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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.

Contributors in Translation

Translation

Escort interpreting

Translation & localization; Translation

A type of interpretation where the linguist accompanies the client on a tour, a visit, an interview, etc.

Literal translation

Language; Translation

The word-for-word equivalence between one language and another.

Dynamic equivalence

Translation & localization; Translation

An approach in translation first raised by Eugene Nida.

Escort interpreting

Translation & localization; Translation

In this type of interpretation, the interpreter accompanies the client to events such as fairs and cultural events, guided visits, visiting factories, tourism in cities, formal dinners, etc., where ...

Approximate equivalence

Translation & localization; Translation

An approximate equivalence of a translation unit will be used if there is no exact equivalence, i.e. culture-specific terms or terms from the area of public administration. For example, the Spanish ...

Scientific level

Translation & localization; Translation

According to Helge Niska, the scientific level is one of the four levels at which terminology and specialised language takes place. i.e. When a new idea is born or a new discovery is made inside a ...

Incomplete rendering

Language; Translation

Strategy used by an interpreter or translator that leaves out part(s) of the source text due to incomplete comprehension or because such part(s) are deemed unnecessary for the general understanding ...

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