Distinguish appropriate MTPE process controls from unsupported raw machine translation shortcuts.
MTPE is a workflow choice, not a magic middle. Start with the content risk Before choosing MTPE, ask what happens if the output is wrong. A small mistranslation in an internal FAQ may be acceptable. A small mistranslation in refund, dosage, contract, safety, or payment copy may not be. Define the post-editing promise Light post-editing aims for usable understanding. Full post-editing aims for publishable quality. Translation from scratch may be faster when the MT output is poor or the domain is highly sensitive. The brief has to say which promise applies. Measure effort, not only word count The cheapest route…
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