BURG Translations Blog
FAQ: Translation Glossary
A Translation glossary is one of the most powerful tools you can use to maximize the quality of a translation. This document answers your frequently asked questions (FAQs) about translation glossaries. Read more
How to create a glossary for document translations
Professional services, such as accounting and medicine, require collaboration with the client. Whether it’s tax information, patient records, or a consultation, the client has a role to play. Translations, as a professional service, is no different. On the other hand, creating a glossary is a straight-forward activity, but in our experience, the glossary a client creates always improves when they incorporate input from our team. A glossary that incorporates both knowledge of the client as well as knowledge of the translation process offers maximum value to all parties involved. Read more
Term consistency in document translations – how important is it?
Just as there is more than one way of saying something in English, there is more than one way of saying something in other languages. The meanings are the same, but the style, character length and other features may vary. Sometimes, when it comes to corporate branding or general client preferences, there is a need to standardize terms used in foreign languages. The most common example is the need to have consistency between product manual terms and marketing material. It might not be possible to standardize every word, but “key words” can certainly be taken into account in translations. Read more
BURG Translations’ Recertification Audit Results for the ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 17100:2015
Chicago, IL, October 7, 2019: Chicago-based BURG Translations, Inc. – an international company specializing in technical translation services – announces that it has passed an independent, on-site recertification audit for ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 17100:2015.
The external audit was conducted by TÜV Rheinland, a global company providing technical services, certifications and audits. The purpose of this on-site recertification audit was to confirm the competency and capability of BURG Translations to perform the defined language services under the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100:2015.
BURG Translations client review policy and process
The option for a client to collaborate with us on a translation, called Client Review, is recommended in all circumstances. Client Review is important because:
- it helps better meet client expectations of style and terminology
- it provides domain-specific and localized input that the client has special access to
- it better manages expectations by involving a knowledgeable reviewer from a client resource
