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Translation
The process of converting words and sentences from one language into another with the proper grammar and subject matter relevance.
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Markedness
Language; Translation
An aspect of language use where some linguistic features may be considered less 'basic' or less 'preferred' than others. These marked features are used in a contextually motivated manner, i.e. to ...
Modulation
Language; Translation
A translation procedure, where the target text presents the information from a different point of view (e.g. negation of opposites as in it is difficult instead of it isn't easy).
Modality
Language; Translation
Expressing distinctions such as that between 'possibility' and 'actuality', and, in the process, indicating an attitude towards the state or event involved. See interpersonal meaning.
Literal translation
Language; Translation
A rendering which preserves surface aspects of the message both semantically and syntactically, adhering closely to source text mode of expression.
Monitoring
Language; Translation
Expounding in a non-evaluative manner. This is in contrast with managing, which involves steering the discourse towards speaker's goals.
