CATtyökaluissa

CATtyökaluissa is a Finnish term that translates to "in CAT tools" or "within CAT tools." CAT stands for Computer-Assisted Translation. CAT tools are specialized software applications designed to assist human translators in the translation process. They do not perform automatic translation in the way machine translation systems do, but rather provide a framework that helps translators work more efficiently and consistently.

Key features typically found in CAT tools include translation memory (TM), terminology databases (termbases), and quality assurance checks. Translation memory stores previously translated segments of text, allowing translators to reuse these translations for similar content, thereby ensuring consistency and saving time. Terminology databases help maintain the correct and consistent use of specific terms and phrases throughout a project. Quality assurance features can flag potential errors such as inconsistencies in translation, formatting issues, or untranslated segments.

CAT tools are widely used in the professional translation industry by individuals and large localization companies. They support various file formats, making it possible to translate documents originating from different applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, and many more. The adoption of CAT tools has significantly improved productivity, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in professional translation workflows.