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Reading and reviewing a document before finalizing its content

Translation proofreading and quality review

Have a translation but are unsure whether it is accurate or ready for publication? Proofreading and bilingual review compare the source, check terminology and refine expression for the intended use. Sen Vang assesses human and machine-generated translations to establish the editing scope. Send both source and translation so the quote is based on more than length.

Choose the right level of review

Spelling correction differs from checking the meaning of every passage. A document may also need stylistic editing or extensive rewriting if meaning has been distorted. Agree priorities and review depth before starting. If the existing quality is very low, retranslating may be preferable after a sample assessment.

  • Source comparison: meaning, omissions, figures and names.
  • Terminology review: consistency and specialist usage.
  • Style editing: clarity, voice and presentation for the reader.

References guide the editing

Glossaries, brand standards and approved versions clarify your criteria. Contracts and specialist materials need consistent terms and reference structures. Marketing content requires audience and style guidance. Include previous feedback so an approved business decision is not inadvertently changed.

Show changes for easier approval

Discuss tracked changes, a clean copy or an issue list for decisions. Delivery depends on file format and your approval process. Ambiguous source passages should be flagged for clarification rather than filled with invented information. If several reviewers contribute, use one contact to consolidate consistent feedback.

Costs depend on the existing translation's quality

Translations of equal length may require very different editing effort. Quotes depend on samples, complexity, error levels and review depth. Scans or difficult files may require formatting work. State deadlines, change-marking preferences and feedback rounds. Language editing does not replace approval by the department responsible for the subject matter.

Clear collaboration
Delivery as agreed

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Send your documents

Share clear scans or original files, your target language and preferred deadline.

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Confirm the quotation

Agree on scope, cost, certification requirements and delivery time.

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Translate & review

Translate, compare with the source, and review terminology and formatting as agreed.

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Delivery & support

Receive your translation through the agreed method and contact us for clarification.

Information before
you begin

Can you review AI or machine translations?

Send the translation and source for assessment. Error levels and intended use determine whether editing is appropriate or retranslating is needed.

What can be checked without the source?

Clarity and language usage can be edited, but accuracy against the original cannot be determined without the source text.

A better translation
A step further

Send your documents so Sen Vang can advise on an approach that fits your intended use, budget and schedule.