Defined service level
Light, full post-editing, revision and proofreading are clearly separated.
Post-editing, revision and linguistic QA
MTPE and linguistic revision calibrated to content risk
Post-editing is not a single quality level. We define the objective, acceptable errors, terminology, audience and editorial responsibility before working on machine-translated or previously translated content.
Error classification
Accuracy, terminology, style, grammar, consistency and formatting are assessed.
Reusable feedback
Corrections improve term bases, memories and future workflows.
Light and full post-editing serve different goals
Light post-editing aims for understandable, essentially correct content without unnecessary stylistic intervention. Full post-editing aims for accurate, natural, publication-ready text.
A sample determines whether post-editing is more efficient than human translation.
Revision, proofreading and LQA are different
Bilingual revision compares target and source for accuracy and completeness. Proofreading focuses on the final target text and layout. Linguistic QA may add error categories and scoring.
Defining the service avoids ambiguous expectations and makes effort transparent.
When post-editing is not the right choice
If machine output is inaccurate, inconsistent or unsuitable for the required tone, correction can cost more than retranslation. Creative, legal, medical and highly contextual content often needs a different workflow.
We flag inefficient input and recommend the best balance between quality, risk, time and cost.
Translations Universe
Linguistic quality services
- Light post-editing
- Full post-editing
- Bilingual revision
- Monolingual proofreading
- Linguistic QA
- Terminology review
- Automated tag and number checks
- Error report and recommendations
Workflow
Defining the right intervention
- 1
Sample
Assess input quality, error types and average correction effort.
- 2
Guidelines
Define service level, priorities, terminology and error categories.
- 3
Editing
A linguist corrects to explicit goals without over- or under-editing.
- 4
QA and report
Check consistency and return feedback for future work.
FAQ
MTPE and revision FAQs
Clear answers before the project begins.
What is the difference between light and full post-editing?
Light targets essential correctness and comprehensibility; full targets natural, publication-ready quality with more style and terminology work.
Is MTPE always cheaper than human translation?
No. It depends on machine-output quality, subject matter and target quality. A sample reveals the real saving.
Can you revise another supplier's translation?
Yes. We agree whether bilingual revision, proofreading or an error-assessment report is required.
Do you use quality metrics?
Error categories and thresholds can cover accuracy, terminology, style, grammar, consistency and formatting.
What if the machine translation is too poor?
We recommend partial or full retranslation rather than spending time on inefficient correction.
Evaluate a sample before choosing the workflow
Compare MTPE, revision and human translation on your actual content before committing to scale.