MT Quality Metrics: Edit Distance vs BLEU vs Human Evaluation
BLEU, edit distance, TER, MQM - what each metric actually measures, where each fails, and which to use for your MT or MTPE workflow.
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How Much to Discount MTPE from Human Translation Rates
No standard discount exists for MTPE - industry practice ranges from 10% to 80% off human rates. Here's the math, the models, and how to negotiate a rate you can actually live with.
MTPE Pricing Models: Per-Word vs Hourly vs Effort-Based Compared
Head-to-head comparison of three MTPE pricing models - per-word, hourly, and effort-based - with real 2026 rates, pros and cons for both agencies and translators, and a decision framework.
How to Set MTPE Rates: Pricing Models Agencies Actually Use
Three MTPE pricing models agencies use in 2026 - per-word, hourly, effort-based - with real rates, margin formulas, and post-editor pay benchmarks.
MTPE vs Human Translation: When to Choose Each for an Agency
Agency decision guide: when MTPE cuts costs and speeds delivery vs when human translation is the only right call. Real rates, productivity benchmarks, and a content matrix.
Post-Editing Productivity: Realistic Words-Per-Hour Benchmarks
Realistic words-per-hour benchmarks for MTPE: light PE hits ~1,000 words/hr, full PE ~700 words/hr - but language pair and MT quality can cut that in half or double it.
When AI Machine Translation Is Good Enough to Skip Human Translation
A practical decision framework for when raw AI translation works, when MTPE is enough, and when human-only is the only safe call - with real content-type benchmarks and cost data.
Grant Application Translation: EU Horizon, EIC, Startup, Fulbright
Which documents to translate for EU Horizon, ERC, MSCA, EIC Accelerator, Fulbright and DAAD - translation types, real costs, deadlines and common mistakes when applying for a grant.
Documents to Translate for EHIC: What You Actually Need
Which Ukrainian documents to translate for EHIC in Germany, Poland and Czech Republic - Krankenkasse requirements, certification types, costs and step-by-step guide.
Translating Documents for International Sports Licenses and Anti-Doping Control
What documents you need to translate for WADA TUE, FIFA/UEFA licenses, NCAA - language requirements, certification types, prices, and deadlines.
Translating Documents for Uniting for Ukraine: What, How, and How Much in 2026
What documents to translate for the Uniting for Ukraine program and re-parole, USCIS requirements, costs from $24 per page, and common mistakes that get packages returned.
Translation for Filing a Lawsuit in a Foreign Court: Evidence and Witness Statements
How to prepare certified translations of evidence and witness statements for filing a lawsuit in a foreign court - translator requirements, apostille, step-by-step guide for Germany, Poland, USA and the UK.