Lesson
CAT tools
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Computer-assisted Translation:
Software programs that help human translators to translate quickly and accurately. It relies on a Database that contains, basically, words, terms, expressions, and sentences. Then, This program suggests similar sentences that the translators have already translated and stocked in the TM.Advantages:
- Saving time (Quick translation)
- Consistency
- Quality-translations
- Personal database (Personalized glossary)
- Accurate TM.
- Respect for file form
TM
Translation Memory:
It is the most important advantage of CAT tools. It is created automatically once the translator begins his work. So, TM is considered an accurate tool of translation due to human intervention in the whole process.
