A Practical Checklist for a Translation Quality Review

Compare meaning with the source Check that facts, intent, emphasis, and important qualifications have been preserved. Note omissions or additions that change the meaning.

Check terminology and consistency Use approved glossaries and references. Verify that repeated concepts and product names are handled consistently.

Review readability and locale Read the target text as its intended audience would. Check tone, idiom, date and number formats, and any locale-specific requirements in the brief.

Verify formatting and completeness Check headings, links, placeholders, tags, file structure, and whether every required segment is present.

Record decisions Use the agreed review process to log issues, resolve questions, and confirm whether corrections meet the acceptance criteria.