What is Expert Review©?

What is the Expert Review©? As globalization trends are booming, numerous industries expand into international markets. As a result, this process brings a large volume of industry documents that require proper translation and localization. 

Acknowledging this, Thao & Co. introduces Expert Review© – an optimal solution for specialized translation with strict requirements.

Discover its benefits for translation projects, and how this service works in this article by Thao & Co.!

What is Expert Review©?

Expert Review is a common concept in the technology field, especially in digital product development. It is a process where an UX expert examines the software to check for errors as a regular user.

Furthermore, the Expert Review approach is applied in translation projects involving various types of industry documents. This is meant to ensure an additional in-depth review to guarantee the utmost accuracy and quality.

Specifically, specialists will take on the role of the reviewer, ensuring:

1. ● Thorough assessments and suggestions for improvements.
2. ● Alignment with the target market’s technical language.

✦ Notably, these experts possess specialized knowledge that helps the translation agency adjust and enhance suboptimal content.

At Thao & Co., we are proud to be one of the pioneers in applying Expert Review© to translation projects. Thao & Co. commits to delivering high-quality translations that adhere to strict industry standards.

We will assign an industry specialist to your project based on these criteria:

1. ● Native speakers
2. ● Strong industry expertise
3. ● Many years of experience in relevant fields
4. ● Suitable for the project’s specific requirements

Overall, the expertise and experience of native specialists contribute to accurate information transmission and enthusiastic reception in the target market.

When is Expert Review© needed for translation?

Basically, specialized translation projects with numerous technical terms and concepts should be reviewed by experts. These include:

1. ● User manuals
2. ● Engineering manuals
3. ● Safety guideline
4. ● Patent
5. ● Medical device
6. ● Specialized software
7. ● Research and product development
8. ● Technical drawing
9. ● Technical marketing document, such as brochures/catalogs
10. ● Contracts, business agreements, bidding dossiers, and other legal documents
11. ● Subtitle translations for videos
12. ● Technical training sessions, conferences, and technical presentations
13. ● Documents in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, finance, banking, technology, automotive, aerospace, and more.

The roles of Expert Review© in translation

Despite being a new concept, this service has proven its crucial role and outstanding benefits, especially in technical translation.

Ensured seamless translation in technical language

As has been noted, target audiences of technical documents are often specialists and experts in the relevant industry. So it is essential to ensure that translations are properly localized and easy to understand in the local technical language.

For example, Western countries often use the term “Just-in-Time“:

1. Meaning: A manufacturing principle based on producing items only when necessary.
2. If translated literally as 即时生产 (in-time production), it may be confusing and ambiguous due to differences in the perception of time.
3. Through expert review, the Chinese translation for this term, “按需生产” (production on demand), is totally effective for local usage.

Numbers, Images, and Terminology Examination

Technical documents, especially those related to high-tech equipment, contain a wealth of important data. When translating these documents, it’s necessary to convert measurement units and language to match local standards.

Expert Review© ensures the content is conveyed accurately, minimizing errors.

Safeguarded Consistency

High-volume translation projects that require the involvement of multiple linguists may pose consistency risks. In such cases, Expert Review© helps ensure consistent and professional language usage.

For example, in the pharmaceutical industry:

1. The compound: HCl – Hydrochloric Acid
2. Translations in Vietnamese: Axit clohidric, Axit hiđrocloric, Axit muriatic, and Cloran.
3. An expert reviewer, such as a pharmacist or a formulation specialist, helps unify the appropriate terminology.

To learn more about how to maintain the consistency of translation, also read: What is the Translation Guidelines service?

Meeting Technical Standards

Each industry in each country has its standards and robust requirements for expressing or using language.

For instance, ASD standards in the aerospace and automotive industries in Europe have strict rules, such as:

1. ● Using short sentences of fewer than 20 words
2. ● Limiting passive structures
3. ● Noun phrases containing a maximum of three nouns
4. ● And many more

Even a highly experienced linguist may not grasp these rules as well as a native expert in the industry. With their expertise and years of experience, native experts can ensure that translations meet all local requirements.

How does Expert Review© work at Thao & Co.?

Generally, Thao & Co.’s process for implementing Expert Review© includes three comprehensive stages:

Stage 1: Analyze the localization kit and evaluate the complexity

1. After receiving client requirements, we will assign the most suitable Project Manager and linguists to the translation project.
2. Our linguists will research the localization kit to assess its complexity.
3. The Project Manager plans personnel, selects expert profiles, and aligns the project’s execution timeline with client requirements.

Stage 2: Perform the translation and expert review

1. ● Our linguists will carefully work on the localization kit, especially technical terms to ensure the highest accuracy.
2. ● Industry experts will rigorously review each translated content.
3. ● Our team will carry out the translation and expert review processes simultaneously.

Stage 3: Post-translation refinement and delivery

After a thorough expert review, we will complete any necessary adjustments and deliver the final product to the client on time. Besides, our process is efficient and guarantees the highest accuracy and quality.

Also, you can easily track the entire workflow on Thao & Co.’s proprietary Dashboard. The cutting-edge platform enables clients to:

1. 🔷 View expert profiles
2. 🔷 Monitor payment status
3. 🔷 Communicate directly with the linguists in charge (ChatBox© feature)

Should you choose Expert Review©?

Expert Review© offers significant benefits as follows:

1. ✔︎ Minimizing risks and optimizing translation quality.
2. ✔︎ Serving as perfect solution for industries with vast specialized knowledge.
3. ✔︎ Enhancing the accuracy and quality for use in the target market.
4. ✔︎ Maximizing the effectiveness of the quality control process.

In fact, this is a worthwhile investment, for not only ensuring the translation quality but also establishing a professional reputation in the international market.

An excellent option for you when opting for Expert Review© service is Thao & Co. – a professional translation and localization agency. With extensive experience working with many global businesses, we offer high-quality technical translation solutions done by native linguists.

In addition, Thao & Co.’s Expert Review© service helps promote brand growth in the global market.

What benefits do you receive when choosing Thao & Co.?

1. ✦ A highly skilled team of expert linguists
2. ✦ Transparent process and pricing
3. ✦ Experience in handling various specialized fields
4. ✦ Professional Expert Review© service with a network of top industry experts 
5. ✦ Diverse complementary quality assurance services for comprehensive solution
6. ✦ Our proprietary platform helping you monitor your project progress anywhere

If you have any questions about Thao & Co.’s translation services, please contact us via our Get a Quote page for a prompt consultation today!