Post-editing of
machine translation
When getting the gist is more than enough
What is machine translation?
Machine translation involves using translation software to translate a text. Google Translate is a great example of this.
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What's the difference between translation
and post-editing?
Translation is carried out by a human to produce an accurate, well-written text in another language.
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Post-editing involves using machine translation to translate a text, which is then edited by a human to make sure it's accurate and understandable. The important thing here is being able to understand the text, not how well it's written.
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Is post-editing right for me?
Post-editing is great for understanding the meaning of a text, but it lacks the cultural knowledge and nuance that only a human can provide.
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As a rule of thumb, if your text is going to be used in the public domain, we'd recommend a "human" translation service.
