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Translators Now And Then — How Technology Has Changed Their Trade

"Over the past few years, translation as a trade has seen significant changes brought about by the advent of new technologies. In an industry that is growing dramatically in terms of revenues,
more and more computer applications are being used in order to speed up work and provide greater effectiveness. Among the new technologies, the use of translation memories stands out, by which translators can take advantage of their previous work to avoid repetitive tasks and save time and effort. Such changes are also helping translators gradually increase their average income and get rid of the old stereotype of poorly paid professionals."

This article was written as part of a presentation to translation students in 2006. The full content may be found on ProZ.com Knowledgebase.
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