Quality control is an important part of professional translation. Its purpose is to check whether the target text conveys the source accurately and completely, remains understandable and follows the agreed format.
Some documents intended for official use require a sworn translation or additional certification. However, not every written translation needs to be completed by a sworn translator or notarised. Requirements should be confirmed for the particular authority and purpose.
How Is a Translation Checked?
Review may cover grammar, spelling, terminology, wording and presentation. A bilingual comparison with the source can identify omissions, incorrect references, mistranslations and inconsistent technical terms.
Proofreading often refers to a final linguistic check. A broader quality-control process may also include bilingual revision, specialist review and technical checks. The agreed service should specify which steps are included.
What Can Affect Quality Control?
Insufficient review time, unclear responsibilities and a lack of specialist resources can make effective checking more difficult. These are project-management risks, not grounds for unsupported claims about other providers.
What Are the Benefits?
- Errors and unintended changes may be identified before delivery.
- Clarifications and rework may be reduced.
- Consistent terminology and formatting can help avoid unnecessary repeat work.
These are aims of a careful process, not a promise that no error or additional work can ever occur.
Quality Review at Pierid Tercüme
Pierid Tercüme considers fidelity to the source and terminology consistency when planning projects. Share the document type, intended use, desired review level and deadline so the scope and quotation can be agreed.
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