{"id":47942,"date":"2026-07-06T19:25:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/?page_id=47942"},"modified":"2026-08-26T21:21:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:21:41","slug":"what-is-revision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/what-is-revision\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Revision?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"47942\" class=\"elementor elementor-47942 elementor-46823\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11f6730f elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle animated-slow header-home-bg elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"11f6730f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Knowledge \u00b7 Definitions<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21cf868 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21cf868\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a revision in translation?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a408ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a408ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p 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-->\n<style>\n.cl-rev{--acc:#b3b810;--dark:#4f5519;--pet:#1B5B6F;--light:#E1E49F;--lime:#BFCE41;--soft:#f5f6e6;--line:#e2e6c4;--ink:#33371f;--grey:#5b5f4a;width:100%;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.6;}\n.cl-rev *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.cl-rev h2{color:var(--acc);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2rem)!important;line-height:1.25!important;margin:0 0 .6em;}\n.cl-rev h3{color:var(--acc);font-size:1.12rem!important;line-height:1.3!important;margin:0 0 .4em;}\n.cl-rev p{margin:0 0 1em;}\n.cl-rev ul{margin:.2rem 0 1em;padding-left:1.25rem;line-height:1.75;}\n.cl-rev ul li{margin:.2rem 0;}\n.cl-rev .sec{padding:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem) 0;}\n.cl-rev .sec--soft{background:var(--soft);padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.5rem);border-radius:14px;}\n.cl-rev .lead{font-size:1.12rem;}\n.cl-rev .kicker{display:inline-block;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pet);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 .5em;}\n.cl-rev 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.cta .p{background:#b3b810;color:#fff;border:2px solid #b3b810;}\n.cl-rev .cta .s{background:#fff;color:#b3b810;border:2px solid #b3b810;}\n.cl-rev .cta .tr{font-size:.92em;color:#555;margin:.6rem 0 0;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"cl-rev\">\n<section class=\"trust\"><span>ISO 17100<\/span><span>\u00b7<\/span><span>ISO 18587<\/span><span>\u00b7<\/span><span>ISO 9001<\/span><span>\u00b7<\/span><span>LICS-certified<\/span><span>\u00b7<\/span><span>Four-eyes principle<\/span><span>\u00b7<\/span><span>Specialised translations since 2007<\/span><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sec--soft\"><span class=\"kicker\">Definition<\/span><p class=\"lead\"><strong>Revision is the bilingual review of a translation by a second qualified person, who compares the target text with the source text to ensure accuracy, completeness, correct terminology and suitability for the agreed purpose.<\/strong> Under ISO 17100, revision is a mandatory step in every standard-compliant specialised translation.<\/p><p>The person carrying out the revision must not be the same as the translator and must hold at least the same level of subject-matter qualification. This catches errors, omissions and inconsistencies that would be missed in a single translation.<\/p><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\"><h2>Revision, editing and proofreading: What's the difference?<\/h2><p class=\"lead\">The key distinction is between <strong>bilingual and monolingual<\/strong>: only revision includes a comparison against the source text.<\/p><div class=\"grid3\"><div class=\"usp\"><span class=\"tag\">Bilingual \u00b7 ISO 17100<\/span><h3>Revision<\/h3><p>Comparison of target and source text by a second specialised translator to check accuracy, completeness, terminology and fitness for purpose. Mandatory step per ISO 17100.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"usp\"><span class=\"tag\">Monolingual<\/span><h3>Editing<\/h3><p>Review in the target language only, focusing on style, language and clarity, with more substantial intervention in the text where necessary Without comparison against the source text.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"usp\"><span class=\"tag\">Monolingual<\/span><h3>Proofreading<\/h3><p>Purely formal review in the target language: spelling, grammar, typography and consistent spelling conventions. It does not change the content.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\"><h2>What gets checked in revision?<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Accuracy and completeness<\/strong> against the source text<\/li><li><strong>Terminology consistency<\/strong> (Glossary und <a href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/technology\/translation-memory-systems\/\">translation memory<\/a>)<\/li><li><strong>Style and register<\/strong> fit for purpose and target audience<\/li><li><strong>Suitability for the agreed purpose<\/strong> (e.g. specialist audience or publication)<\/li><li><strong>Formal correctness<\/strong> and compliance with the project specifications<\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sec--soft\"><h2>Why is revision mandatory under ISO 17100?<\/h2><p>ISO 17100 sets out the requirements for a quality-assured translation process. A core component of this process is revision by a second qualified person. This is not an optional extra, but a binding step. This means that the translation is not the work of a single person, but the result of a documented four-eyes process.<\/p><p>COMLOGOS carries out revision as standard practice and is certified under <a href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/what-is-iso-17100\/\">ISO 17100<\/a>, ISO 18587 and ISO 9001. For machine draft translation, full human <a href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/ai-translations\/\">post-editing in accordance with ISO 18587 replaces classical revision.<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\"><h2>Further information<\/h2><div class=\"grid3\"><a class=\"usp\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/what-is-iso-17100\/\"><h3>What is ISO 17100?<\/h3><p>The standard behind the four-eyes principle: process, roles, and requirements.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"usp\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/services\/review-editing\/\"><h3>Proofreading & Review<\/h3><p>Revision, editing and proofreading as standalone services, including for translations from other providers.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"usp\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/services\/technical-translations\/\"><h3>Technical Translation<\/h3><p>Specialised translation with revision according to ISO 17100 as the standard.<\/p><\/a><\/div><p style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">Look up terms in the glossary<\/p><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\"><h2>Frequently asked questions on revision<\/h2><div class=\"faq\">\n<details class=\"faq-item\"><summary>What is revision in a translation?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Revision is the bilingual review of a translation by a second qualified person, who compares the target text with the source text to ensure accuracy, completeness, correct terminology and suitability for the agreed purpose. Under ISO 17100, revision is a mandatory step in every standard-compliant specialised translation.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\"><summary>What is the difference between revision, editing and proofreading?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>The crucial difference is whether the review is bilingual or monolingual. Revision under ISO 17100 compares target and source text. Editing and proofreading work only in the target language. proofreading checks formal aspects such as spelling, grammar and typography. Editing additionally looks at style and clarity.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\"><summary>Is revision under ISO 17100 an obligation?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. ISO 17100 requires every translation to be revised by a second qualified person, in line with the four-eyes principle. The person carrying out the revision must not be the same as the translator and must hold at least the same level of subject-matter qualification.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\"><summary>Who is authorised to carry out a revision?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>A second specialised translator who holds at least the same qualifications and subject-matter expertise as the original translator, and who is not the same person.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\"><summary>What gets checked in revision?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>The revision must ensure accuracy and completeness against the source text, consistent terminology, style and register, fitness for the agreed purpose and target audience, and formal correctness.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\"><div class=\"cta\"><h2>Translation with revision per ISO 17100<\/h2><p class=\"t\">Do you need a standards-compliant specialised translation or the revision of an existing translation? Talk to us about the scope, terminology and your intended purpose.<\/p><a class=\"p\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/free-quote\/\">Free Quote<\/a><a class=\"s\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/book-a-consultation\/\">Book a Consultation<\/a><p class=\"tr\">ISO 17100 \u00b7 ISO 18587 \u00b7 ISO 9001 \u00b7 LICS \u00b7 four-eyes principle \u00b7 since 2007<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ===== BLOCK 2: FAQPage-JSON-LD ===== -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is revision in a translation?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Revision is the bilingual review of a translation by a second qualified person, who compares the target text with the source text to ensure accuracy, completeness, correct terminology and suitability for the agreed purpose. 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