Translation Services

Once the translation element has been completed, the translator moves on to editing. Editing or revising refers to making a comparison of two texts – the source text (the original) and the target text (the translation) in order to check accuracy and style. The first step in this process is looking at the translation to ensure it is coherent.

Our core guidelines for editing translations are as follows:

• Accurate translation is paramount. There must be no errors in translating or interpreting the meaning of the source text. There should be no ambiguity and nothing should have been missed out or added in. Correct spellings must be used as well as accurate grammar and syntax.
• Tone and style should be consistent throughout the text.
• The translation should be adapted to suit the cultural audience and purpose of the text. Idiomatic phrases, quotes and proverbs, neologisms, figurative writing, the use of metaphors, units of measurement, forms of address, date and time, etc. must be suitable for the intended audience and local culture.

Once editing is complete, the editor returns the text to the translator who decides whether to accept the suggested changes. The editor and translator working together as a team results in a higher quality end product.

Our final revision focuses primarily on the idea that the target text flows well and the translation sounds natural, as well as detecting any possible inconsistencies regarding capitalisation and punctuation. Also, when dealing with documents that have a particular format, the proofreader may detect typographical errors, issues related to images and fonts, etc.