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Backtranslation

Definition:

Backtranslation refers to the practice of translating a document back to its original language by a different translator, in order to assess the accuracy of the initial translation.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) The act or process of translating a text from a target language back to its original language.

Example sentence: After the initial translation, the document underwent a backtranslation process to ensure the accuracy of the final version.

Sense 2:

(Verb) To perform the act of translating a target language text back to its original language.

Example sentence: The professor asked the students to backtranslate the poem from French to English.

Usages:

Usage 1:

(Popular) Backtranslation is commonly used in the field of linguistics to ensure precise and reliable translations.

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Usage 2:

(Local) In the local community, backtranslation is sometimes employed to validate translations of documents pertaining to cultural heritage.

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