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Translation Operator

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A translation operator refers to a cognitive or procedural operation performed by a translator when transferring meaning from a source language into a target language. The concept encompasses the procedures, techniques, strategies, and methods used to address translation problems and establish appropriate relationships between source and target texts [1]. Translation operators may involve linguistic transformations, adjustments to textual organization, and decisions concerning semantic equivalence or contextual interpretation. They can be understood as components of the broader translation process, encompassing both conscious and unconscious operations, as well as controlled and automatic procedures [1]. The specific classification of translation operators depends on the theoretical framework adopted to describe and analyze translational activity [1].

Translation Operators Translation Procedures Translation Strategies Translation Techniques
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  1. Anna Gil Bardaji; Procedures, techniques, strategies: translation process operators. Perspectives 2009, 17, 161-173. [CrossRef]
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