The Form Translation Process

Translating form items requires more than just looking at a term and entering a translation. The terminology you use depends greatly on the context in which the term is used.

For example, the word job might refer to an employee's position in a human resources context, but might refer to batch processing in an accounting context. So the translation you use in one system might not be appropriate in another.

This concept is especially critical when translating forms because an individual form might be used in more than one system. In these instances, you must ensure that the translation is appropriate in context for both systems.

As you translate forms, you must pay attention to overrides, context, and proposed translations.

See also:

• Understanding Jargon and Overrides.