How important is technology in the translation industry? Do translation professionals use the internet, computers, etc.?
Crucial, and yes. The day of a translation professional slaving away for years on a literary masterpiece is gone. Today’s translation professional who is an interpreter might be on the phone via a Skype connection (i.e. using a computer and the internet) anywhere in the world. A translator might not just use a computer and the internet, but also CAT tools, an online dictionary and glossary, online professional
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-By Adriana Tassini
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