käännösmuisteilla

Käännösmuisti, known in English as a translation memory, is a specialized database used in translation workflows. It stores previously translated segments of text, typically sentences or phrases, along with their corresponding translations. When a translator works on a new document, the translation memory system analyzes the source text and identifies matches with existing entries in the database.

If a segment in the new document perfectly matches an entry in the translation memory, the stored translation is automatically presented to the translator. This process, called "fuzzy matching," significantly speeds up the translation process and ensures consistency across projects. Fuzzy matches, which are not exact but share a high degree of similarity, are also flagged, allowing translators to adapt existing translations rather than starting from scratch.

Translation memories are a core component of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools. They are particularly beneficial for large projects, recurring content, and technical documentation where consistency and efficiency are paramount. By leveraging past translations, käännösmuisti helps reduce translation costs, improves turnaround times, and maintains a consistent terminology and style. The effectiveness of a käännösmuisti depends on its size, the quality of its contents, and how well it is maintained and updated.