{"id":2805,"date":"2026-05-28T15:03:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.dotwords.it\/translation-post-editing-and-proofreading-services\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T11:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T09:47:08","slug":"translation-post-editing-and-proofreading-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dotwords.it\/en\/translation-post-editing-and-proofreading-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Translation, post-editing and proofreading services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Among the translation agencies<\/strong> operating in Italy, Dotwords stands out for its structured approach to quality: every project is entrusted to professional native-speaking translators<\/strong> with expertise in the client\u2019s industry, coordinated by a dedicated Project Manager and managed in accordance with ISO 9001<\/b>, 17100<\/b> and 18587<\/b> standards.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Whether you need professional translation<\/strong> for an urgent document, a technical manual, a website or an international marketing campaign, Dotwords offers the right level of service for your needs, from traditional human translation<\/b> and machine translation post-editing<\/b> to the review and proofreading<\/b> of pre-translated content. All with the highest standards of data security and delivery within the agreed deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDISCOVER HOW OUR TRANSLATION, POST-EDITING AND PROOFREADING SERVICES WORK<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Translation services for every need<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Not all translation companies<\/strong> work in the same way. Dotwords has developed a flexible service model designed to adapt to each client\u2019s specific operational needs: from an internal document that does not require editorial review to a certified translation<\/a> intended for a foreign market with specific regulatory requirements. Each service level is designed to strike a specific balance between quality, speed and cost.<\/p>\n

As a professional translation agency<\/strong> based in Milan<\/strong>, also operating in Rome, Turin and other major Italian cities, we handle large volumes and multiple language combinations without compromising terminological consistency. We use CAT<\/strong> tools (computer-assisted translation), dedicated translation memories for each client and validated glossaries, which are continuously updated and shared with all the professionals working on your content. The result is a fully transparent online and in-person translation service<\/strong>, with traceable processes and a dedicated point of contact for every project.<\/p>\n

Our translation office<\/strong> offers four main service levels, described in detail below, covering the full range of business needs: from pure AI-powered machine translation<\/strong> to conventional<\/strong> translation with a two-step review process<\/strong>. Every choice is guided by an initial consultation: our project managers help you identify the most suitable level based on the type of content, target market and available budget.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our traditional translation service<\/strong> involves rewriting the text<\/strong> by a specialised native-speaking translator<\/strong>. The text is translated from scratch by the translator using a range of professional tools<\/strong>, primarily CAT tools<\/strong>. Glossaries, translation memories and style guides complement the work, which is then validated during the final quality check.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our exclusive customised machine translation service<\/strong> enables you to translate documents in real time<\/strong>, regardless of format, using professional<\/strong> MT (machine translation)<\/strong> technology. Our team of experts selects the machine translation engine best suited to the specific content and, in parallel, connects dedicated glossaries<\/strong> and translation memories<\/strong> to each client\u2019s project. This results in a customised machine translation: the innovative combination of AI and tailored language resources<\/strong> takes place with complete data security<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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CONVENTIONAL TRANSLATION
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For all content of particular importance to the company<\/strong>, where the 4-eyes principle<\/strong> is required, we offer a dedicated translation + two-step review service<\/strong>. The professionals involved are a native-speaking translator<\/strong> and a native-speaking reviewer<\/strong>. This service also makes use of glossaries, translation memories and style guides, followed by a scheduled final quality check<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our professional post-editing service<\/strong> consists of reviewing<\/strong> machine translation output<\/strong> by a native-speaking professional with expertise in the relevant field. Thanks to the use of translation memories, glossaries and dedicated tools, the final text approaches the quality of a standard translation, while reducing turnaround times and costs. In addition to the post-editing<\/strong> stage, a final quality check<\/strong> is carried out by our linguist<\/strong> and project manager<\/strong> team.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our conventional translation service<\/strong> provides a comprehensive<\/strong> and accurate solution, delivered by native-speaking translators<\/strong> with extensive expertise in the relevant field. Unlike machine translation, the text is completely reworked by the translator<\/strong>, who carefully considers every linguistic<\/strong> and stylistic aspect<\/strong> to make the message authentic<\/strong>, natural and perfectly suited to the cultural context<\/strong> and professional context<\/strong> of the target language.<\/p>\n

The translator works with advanced professional tools, with a central role played by CAT tools (computer-assisted translation tools)<\/strong> to ensure efficiency<\/strong> and consistency<\/strong>. These tools help optimise the process and preserve accuracy<\/strong>, particularly when working with technical and specialised content. The translator also has access to dedicated glossaries<\/strong>, translation memories and corporate or industry-specific style guides, ensuring terminological consistency<\/strong> and adherence to any preferred stylistic guidelines.
The translated text then undergoes a rigorous final quality check<\/strong>, ensuring a high-quality professional translation<\/strong> capable of effectively conveying the brand values<\/strong>, strengthening the original message and making it fully accessible to the target audience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our conventional translation service is particularly recommended whenever a fully effective communication outcome<\/strong> is required, rather than a mere transfer from one language to another. This applies to content with a strong emotional impact<\/strong> on the reader, often rich in wordplay, idioms and metaphors<\/strong>, such as advertising copy<\/strong>, marketing content<\/strong>, website content<\/strong>, or any content with high visibility for the company. The same applies to texts where the cultural context of both the source and target languages must be considered in detail, to avoid translations that are meaningless or even potentially offensive. Finally, a thorough analysis of the legal<\/strong> and regulatory context<\/strong> of the text can be a crucial factor when deciding to work with a human translator.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Machine translation<\/strong>, or machine translation (MT)<\/strong>, is a translation process based on the use of software capable of pre-translating text without human intervention<\/strong>.\u00a0An MT system can automatically generate suggested translations based on the rules and vocabulary it has learned.<\/p>\n

The automatically generated translation can then be reviewed<\/strong> and refined<\/strong> by a human translator<\/strong>. This process is known as post-editing<\/strong>.\u00a0This approach combines the efficiency of automated systems<\/strong> with the expertise of a translator<\/strong>, who can identify potential issues and suggest improvements to further refine the machine-translated content.
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The successful delivery<\/strong> of a translation project using machine translation depends on a range of factors that only an experienced professional<\/strong> can assess: the type of document<\/strong>, the language combinations<\/strong>, and stylistic considerations<\/strong>, such as the presence of wordplay, idiomatic expressions, and other nuances.<\/p>\n

Machine translation can be a valuable tool and an effective alternative in many situations<\/strong>. This approach is particularly well suited to highly standardised content, such as technical documentation<\/strong> and technical translation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It can also be an effective solution in scientific<\/strong> and medical<\/strong> contexts, helping to reduce costs<\/strong> while maintaining a high-quality translated output.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For creative content<\/strong> or content that is highly nuanced from a semantic or linguistic perspective<\/strong>, we always recommend considering our tailored services.<\/p>\n

Rely on our consultants<\/strong> for an assessment<\/strong> of the best solution<\/strong> for your needs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In some cases, a full translation is not required, but rather a quality-control process for<\/strong>
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The term proofreading<\/strong> refers to the monolingual review<\/strong> of already translated<\/strong> or originally written <\/strong>content in the target language<\/strong>. This process makes it possible to correct<\/strong> specific types of errors<\/strong>, including typos and typing errors, grammatical and syntactical errors, omissions, missing sentences, numbering errors, formatting issues, and punctuation errors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Proofreading should not be confused with revision<\/strong>, which involves a comparison between the target and source texts<\/strong>, i.e. a bilingual review<\/strong>, to ensure that the text is free from both formal errors and issues arising from inappropriate terminology.<\/p>\n

Revision is often carried out by the same translator, who uses dedicated tools to review the entire text and verify its accuracy from both a semantic and lexical perspective<\/strong>. Another option is to assign the revision to a professional other than the translator. This is an effective approach when the four-eyes principle<\/strong> is required, involving a second native-speaking professional<\/strong> with relevant subject-matter expertise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Finally, editing<\/strong> involves a more in-depth review of the content<\/strong> and style<\/strong> of a text, also taking into account the target audience<\/strong> and the relevant context<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We are a certified translation agency<\/strong> operating in accordance with quality standards, including ISO 9001<\/strong>, ISO 17100<\/strong>, and ISO 18587<\/strong>.
Our translation agency’s workflow always involves a Project Manager<\/strong>, who acts as the dedicated, direct point of contact for the client<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This professional is responsible for coordinating the team<\/strong> of translators, localisers, DTP specialists, and other professionals, qualifying suppliers, and carrying out all process checks. This enables our translation agency to provide the highest level of support in managing client requirements<\/strong>: our translation services are tailored to each project’s specific needs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Industry quality standards<\/strong> require every project entrusted to our professional translation agency to be managed in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At Dotwords, we follow all processes and make use of the best technical resources and tools available<\/strong>. This ensures that the final work is delivered on time<\/strong>, in line with the client’s requirements, and we are proud of the many successful projects we deliver every day.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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