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Translation Memory
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What is a Translation Memory?
A Translation Memory is the digital memory for your translations. Every sentence that has already been translated is stored and can be automatically reused in future projects. This...
Translation MemoryHow does a translation memory work?
A translation memory recognises content that has already been translated and automatically suggests it again. For every translation project, the system compares new texts with the...
Translation MemoryCan I transfer an existing Translation Memory?
Yes. Existing Translation Memories can generally be reused without any problems. Most professional translation systems support importing existing translation data, for example in T...
Translation MemoryWhat are the benefits of a translation memory?
A translation memory ensures that your translation knowledge remains within your organisation and becomes more valuable with every project. The larger your language repository grow...
Translation MemoryWhich file formats are supported by translation memories?
Most modern translation solutions support the common formats for importing and exporting translation memories. The most commonly supported formats are TMX files (Translation Memory...
Translation MemoryHow does a translation memory improve the quality of AI translations?
A translation memory provides the AI with proven translations as a reference. Instead of reformulating every sentence from scratch, the AI draws on previously approved translations...
Translation MemoryWhen should a translation memory be cleaned up?
A translation memory should be reviewed and cleaned up regularly, as well as after major changes within the company. Over time, outdated technical terms, duplicate entries or incor...
Translation MemoryWhat is the difference between a Translation Memory and a glossary?
A Translation Memory and a glossary serve different purposes and complement each other perfectly in the professional translation process. The key difference lies in the information...
Translation MemoryHow are matches created in a translation memory?
Matches are created by a translation memory automatically comparing new sentences or text segments with translations already stored. For each new segment, the system checks whether...
Translation MemoryWhat types of matches are there in a Translation Memory?
Not every match is identical – that is why Translation Memories differentiate between various match types according to their degree of similarity. The more exact a match is, the le...
Translation MemoryCan translation memories be shared across the company?
Yes. A central translation memory ensures consistent corporate language across all departments. Multiple employees, in-house translators and external language service providers can...
Translation MemoryHow large can a Translation Memory become?
A Translation Memory grows with every approved translation and develops into a valuable knowledge base for your company. Modern translation systems can manage millions of text segm...
Translation MemoryAre translation memories GDPR-compliant?
Yes – provided that the translation platform used complies with GDPR requirements. It is not the translation memory itself that is decisive, but how and where the translation data...
Translation MemoryHow does ownvia use Translation Memories?
ownvia connects Translation Memories, terminology, style guides and AI in an intelligent translation process. Existing translations from the Translation Memory are integrated direc...
Translation MemoryWhy are Translation Memories so important for companies?
Translation Memories make translation processes faster, more cost-effective and more consistent in the long term. With every completed translation project, the Translation Memory g...