Demystifying Computer Translation with Translation Company Tokyo
Have you ever found yourself puzzled by the term “computer translation”?
It’s a common question from our clients, and even from translation industry professionals, there’s often confusion. Let’s clear the fog and explore the two distinct fields that fall under the umbrella of computer translation:
- Machine Translation (MT), and
- Computer Assisted Translation (CAT).
Decoding Machine Translation (MT)
Machine Translation involves a collaboration between a computer program and a human translator.
The software translates the source text, and the resulting output is then reviewed and edited by a human. If you’ve ever used Google Translate, you’ve experienced machine translation. Despite its prevalence, machine translation is often criticized for its limited quality. Explore our articles, such as “Looking for Free Japanese Translation?” and “Machine translation forces major Japanese...