FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
Target language
Language in which the translation text (target text) is written.

Source language
Language in which the text to be translated (source text) is written.

Translating
Rendering written text into another language.

Proofreading
Checking a target text for conformance to the source text with regard to volume and contents, and identifying and correcting any orthographic, grammatical and stylistic errors.

Review
Proofreading plus a comprehensive check of a target text for fulfillment of the target-group relevant communication functions of a text, and adapting the target text as required.

Rewriting
Writing the target text anew under loose adherence to the source text.

CAT
Computer Assisted Translation. Translation process with the aid of software, such as translation memories, terminology databases, etc.

Terminology
Entirety of all concepts and terms (technical terms) of a special language and, respectively, also the special language itself.