If you already have a translation, we first assess what needs checking. Target-language editing, bilingual revision and sample review serve different purposes. We review the source and translation, check whether we can cover the languages, subject and deadline, and describe the work in our quote.
Who is it for?
Companies, patent firms and individuals who want an existing translation checked. For each enquiry, we confirm that the required language skills, specialist knowledge and revising capacity are available.
Missing or added information, negation and conditions
Terminology, numbers, units and references
Target language suited to the intended use
Clear review limits and unresolved questions
Price and turnaround
An AI-generated draft does not automatically qualify for a discount. We assess the source and target files, errors, field, length and checks required. The quote explains whether revision or retranslation is appropriate and how the work will be priced.
Start without uploading a document.
You can make an initial enquiry without uploading a file. Tell us the document type and approximate length. We can discuss confidentiality before you share the contents.
Accuracy review requires the source. Editing only the target language cannot establish that the translation conveys the same meaning. A sample review provides findings only for the selected sections.
Target-language editing: grammar, spelling and clarity of the translated text
Bilingual revision: comparison and correction of the agreed text against its source
Sample review: errors and likely workload in selected sections; not approval of the whole document
We agree on the revised files and review notes
Before starting, we clarify whether you need a tracked or clean file, error summary, terminology list or query list. Not every task includes all these outputs or independent review by another person.
Revised text within the agreed scope
Tracked changes or an error summary if requested
Questions requiring a response and the limits of the review
You can enquire before sending your documents
Tell us the document type, language pair, length and intended use. If you know how the draft was produced, share that too; it is not a quality measure on its own. For sensitive content, discuss file sharing and conditions for any tools before sending it.
Agree on the translation and quality checks before starting.
Let’s discuss the intended use, terminology resources and checks before work begins. The translator’s own check, revision by a second person and subject-matter review are different tasks. The quote should state in writing which of these are included.
These guides explain translation quality using publicly available summaries of standards and official guidance. They do not claim ISO certification, full conformity or institutional acceptance for Metis Global. Your quote specifies the work and responsibilities agreed for your project.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about this service
01Are human and AI translations assessed in the same way?+
Both start with the source, intended use and review requirements. The production method is useful context, but it does not establish accuracy, workload or price by itself.
02Can you review a translation without the source?+
Grammar, spelling and clarity can be edited. Without the source, however, we cannot claim a full check for missing, added or mistranslated information. The quote makes that limit clear.
03Does a sample review approve the whole document?+
No. Findings are limited to the agreed sample and criteria. Comparison of the complete document with its source requires a separate scope and schedule.
04Can every draft be corrected through revision?+
We assess this first. If errors are extensive or affect each other, retranslation may be more appropriate. We explain the reasons and proposed scope before work starts.
05Is revision always cheaper or faster?+
No. Error types, source-file condition, specialist field and required checks determine the work. We do not promise a fixed discount or final deadline without assessing the files.
06Does revision replace a sworn translation or ensure official acceptance?+
Revision alone does not provide sworn translation, notarisation or acceptance by an institution. For official use, state the receiving body’s language, signature and certification requirements so we can assess the appropriate service.