Computer Assisted Translation (CAT)
Computer technology application designed to assist human translators in the translation
process.
Character Set
A character set (sometimes referred to as code page) is a collection of characters
that
are associated with a sequence of natural numbers in order to facilitate the storage
of
text in computers and the transmission of text through telecommunication networks.
SRX
Segmentation Rules eXchange (SRX) is an XML-based standard that was
maintained by Localization Industry Standards Association, until it became insolvent
in
2011, and then by the
Globalization and Localization Association (GALA).
SRX provides a common way to describe how to segment text for translation and other
language-related processes. It was created when it was realized that TMX was less
useful
than expected in certain instances due to differences in how tools segment text. SRX
is
intended to enhance the
TMX standard so that translation
memory (TM) data that is exchanged between applications can be used more effectively.
Having the segmentation rules available that were used when a TM was created increases
the usefulness of the TM data.
TMX
Translation Memory eXchange (TMX) is an open standard originally published by LISA
(Localization Industry Standards Association). The purpose of TMX is to allow easier
exchange of translation memory data between tools and/or translation vendors with
little or
no loss of critical data during the process.
XLIFF
XLIFF (XML Localization Interchange File Format) is an open standard developed by
OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of
Structured Information Standards). The purpose of this vocabulary is to store localizable
data and carry it from one step of the localization process to the other, while allowing
interoperability between tools.