A script or writing system is a distinctive set of characters that may be used to write many languages. The alphabetic Latin or Roman script is common in Europe and the Americas. The Arabic script is used throughout the Muslim world.
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Segmentation Rules describe how to segment text. Example: A text paragraph is a huge segment, which can be segmented into smaller parts, like the sentences. The segmentation rule describes how to find a segment, and the exceptions to the rule.
For example, a rule may state that a full stop ends a sentence, and therefore also ends a segment. An exception to this rule is when the sentence includes a number containing a decimal point.
Correct segmentation of the text is key for the potential efficiency of the translation memory.
The process of adapting software products (including embedded systems within consumer products) for sale to people who speak languages other than English. Globalization places heavy demands on software companies, and requires strategic planning, complex project management, code writing, translation, and use of unfamiliar software tools.
XThese tools actually bridge the gap between programmers, who created the software, and translators. The most significant advantage of these tools is their ability to automatically extract the content to be translated, while protecting the operational code of the software. Other advantages of such tools are: interfaces to translation memories, spell checking and visual presentation capability of the context for each text string.
XOriginal language in which text is written.
XAbbreviation for Segmentation Rules eXchange. An xml-based format describing a set of segmentation rules to be used for segmenting text With SRX one can ensure that all translators use the same rules, so as to maximize efficiency of translation memory use. Developed by OSCAR (Open Standards for Container/Content Allowing Re-use), a LISA Special Interest Group.
XA web site on which pages exist as static files. In order to update the site, developer must edit the actual files and upload them once more to the web site.
XA frequently used method to avoid programming repetitive messages. Messages are written as a static template, into which different variables are inserted as required during software execution, so as to create the appropriate complete message. String concatenation may be an issue during localization, because the template used for writing the messages in the source language may not be appropriate for the target language.
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