ISO 18587

In an age where machine translation is widely used to speed up communication and content delivery, ensuring quality and accuracy remains essential. ISO 18587:2017 is an international standard that sets out requirements for the post-editing of machine-translated content. Aimed at language service providers, clients, and post-editors, this standard ensures that machine translation output is professionally reviewed and refined by human experts. Implementing ISO 18587 demonstrates a commitment to high-quality translation services, even in fast-paced digital environments.

• Ensures consistent quality in post-edited machine translations
• Builds trust with clients through a defined quality framework
• Reduces the risk of errors or misinterpretation in translated content
• Improves the efficiency of translation workflows
• Supports compliance with industry standards and client expectations
• Helps language service providers demonstrate professionalism and rigour
• Encourages clear guidelines for post-editors and translators
• Supports integration of machine translation into quality-driven processes

• A clear process for managing post-editing projects
• Qualified human post-editors with experience in the relevant subject area
• Guidelines distinguishing between light and full post-editing
• Quality assurance procedures to review and evaluate post-edited output
• Policies for handling client-specific requirements and terminology
• Training programmes for post-editors on tools and quality expectations
• Collaboration between project managers, editors, and clients
• Documentation to support transparency and traceability in the workflow

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