pósedição

Pósedição is a term used in some academic and professional contexts, particularly in Brazil, to refer to the process of post-editing or revising a text that has already been written. It implies a stage of refinement, correction, or improvement after the initial creation of the content. This can encompass various types of alterations, depending on the specific field.

In the context of translation, pósedição is often synonymous with post-editing machine translation (PEMT). Here, a human revises and corrects the output of an automatic translation system to ensure accuracy, fluency, and adherence to stylistic guidelines. The goal is to bridge the gap between the quality of machine translation and human translation, making it a more efficient and cost-effective solution for certain projects.

Beyond translation, pósedição can also apply to editing manuscripts, academic papers, or any form of written communication. It involves checking for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation issues, clarity of expression, logical flow, and overall coherence. The extent of pósedição can vary from a light proofread to a more substantial edit that involves restructuring sentences or paragraphs. The term emphasizes that the work is done after the primary drafting phase is complete.