Використання CAT-інструментів у професійній діяльності перекладачів

Abstract

The research considers using computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools in translators’ modern professional activity. CAT tools can handle everything from editing to performing quality assurance, using indexing tools, applying formal rules or style guides, correcting formatting, and standardizing terminology. The article presents the top 5 CAT tool software programs designed to help translators do their job faster and more efficiently in the modern market. The authors explain the difference between machine translation and computer-assisted translation. The emphasis is made on common features of modern CAT tools, namely translation memory, term base, real-time collaborative teamwork, quality assurance functionality, and machine translation. The methods of optimizing the translator’s work through the use of CAT tools are analysed. It’s stated that CAT tools can benefit in reaching such goals as profitability, competitiveness, time management, high quality and teamwork.