When approaching machine translation post-editing (MTPE), I focus on refining and humanizing the machine-generated output to ensure it meets professional standards. The process begins with a thorough review of the machine-translated text, identifying areas that require significant editing due to inaccuracies, awkward phrasing, or lack of cultural relevance. This step is crucial to understanding the extent of the changes needed and to setting the tone for the post-editing process.

I then proceed to correct grammatical errors, improve sentence structure, and enhance the overall flow of the text. Special attention is given to terminology, ensuring that industry-specific terms are used correctly and consistently. I also make sure that the translation is contextually accurate, conveying the original meaning and intent while adapting the content to suit the target audience’s cultural and linguistic nuances.

Finally, I review the entire text to ensure coherence and readability, making any additional adjustments necessary to achieve a high-quality translation. The goal of MTPE is to combine the efficiency of machine translation with the precision and finesse of human editing, resulting in a final product that is both accurate and natural-sounding.