Dec 2009, 20:00
How many translators will work on my text?

Ideally there will be a single translator (not counting the editor), which would ensure best terminological/lexical consistency and simplify quality control.
However, in reality it may not be possible in many cases, firstly – due to the tough deadline. More…

Dec 2009, 19:14
What quality standards are established and used in translation industry?

Efforts have been repeatedly applied to develop and implement translation quality standards. The most significant among these are:

• European Union Standard prEN-15038
• Society of Automotive Engeneers standard SAE J2450
• ASTM F2575 – 06, Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation

Neither of these standards defines translation quality characteristics nor it defines the very concept of quality. More…

Dec 2009, 0:36
What is terminological and lexical consistency?

Terminological consistency means consistent use of terms within a text and across relevant texts. For example, term pin can mean штифт, палец, булавку, шплинт and a lot more. Some of these translations are interchangeable because the same part can be correctly called both штифтом и палец и шплинт. More…