MIRADOR ARCHIPEL SERVICE
Post-editing: human review of machine translation
The speed of technology, guided by professional judgment.
We provide light or full machine translation post-editing (MTPE). We correct errors, restore nuance and adapt the text to the audience, tone and terminology of the project.
- Light or full post-editing to suit your needs
- Meaning, grammar and style correction
- Tone and terminology adaptation
- Human quality control before publication
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WHAT POST-EDITING MEANS
Machine translation reviewed by a professional
Post-editing begins with a machine-translated text. A language professional then checks meaning, context, terminology and style so the content achieves its purpose and can be used with confidence.
CONTENT WE REVIEW
Post-editing for businesses and creators
We work with websites, catalogs, corporate communications, articles, training materials, marketing content and other professional documents. Before starting, we assess the machine translation quality, file format, language pair, volume and required level of finish.
Documents are handled confidentially and we follow any glossaries, style guides and reference material supplied by the client.
HOW WE WORK
From machine-generated draft to final text
We choose the level of review according to the intended use, the initial quality and the project's needs.
- We assess the material.
We review the quality of the machine translation and the purpose of the text. - We agree on the level of post-editing.
We determine whether the text needs a light review or a fully polished finish. - We correct and adapt the text, refining meaning, terminology, naturalness, tone and style.
- We carry out a final quality check and deliver consistent content suited to the agreed use.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before we begin
What is post-editing?
Post-editing is the professional review and improvement of a text previously produced by machine translation.
What is the difference between light and full post-editing?
Light post-editing aims for a correct and understandable text. Full post-editing also improves style, naturalness, tone and terminology.
When is post-editing useful?
Post-editing is well suited to high-volume projects, tight deadlines or machine-translated content that needs human review before publication.
What affects a post-editing quote?
Volume, language pair, machine translation quality, format, subject matter, deadline and the required level of finish all affect the quote.