Review, revision and proofreading services
Choose the quality check that matches the risk.
These services are often used as if they were interchangeable. They are not. DEMA separates subject-matter review, bilingual revision and final target-language proofreading so the right person checks the right thing at the right stage.
Three services, three questions
Review: does it work for the subject?
Revision: is the translation correct against the source?
Proofreading: is the final target text clean and publishable?
The difference
Do not pay for the wrong check or skip the one you actually need.
Three simple questions decide which check you need. The comparison below makes that decision practical for procurement, project managers and internal reviewers.
Service
Main question
What is checked
Typical reviewer
Review
Does the content meet its intended purpose?
Subject-matter appropriateness, domain terminology, client conventions, usability in context.
Subject-matter expert, in-country specialist or client reviewer.
Revision
Is the translation accurate against the source?
Meaning, omissions/additions, terminology, consistency, factual correspondence and target-language quality.
Qualified bilingual reviser.
Proofreading
Is the final target text ready to publish?
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, typographical problems, formatting and final presentation.
Target-language proofreader/editor.
Where each step sits
Quality is a sequence, not a single final glance.
Depending on the project, DEMA can apply one layer or combine several. A regulated manual may need bilingual revision and client technical review; a translated brochure may then need DTP proofreading after layout.
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Translate or prepare the target content
The first target version is created through the appropriate human or MTPE workflow.
02
Revise against the source
A second qualified linguist checks whether the target accurately carries the source content and terminology.
03
Apply subject-matter review where needed
A domain specialist or client-side reviewer checks intended use, product language or local conventions.
04
Finalize the document
Corrections are incorporated into the target and, in recurring programmes, into the translation memory or glossary where appropriate.
05
Proofread the publishable version
The final target document is checked for language and presentation problems introduced during editing or layout.
What we check
Concrete quality criteria instead of a generic “high quality” label.
Every quality claim we make is tied to a specific check. The exact checklist varies by file and content type.
Linguistic accuracy
Meaning and target-language correctness.
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Omissions/additions
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Grammar and syntax
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Register and fluency
Terminology & consistency
Correct use of approved vocabulary.
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Glossary compliance
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Consistent repeated sentences
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Product and legal terminology
Hard-data integrity
Items where small errors can have large consequences.
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Numbers and dates
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Units and symbols
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Tags and placeholders
Publication quality
Problems visible only in the final format.
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Typography
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Line breaks and overset
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Punctuation and page-level consistency
When an internal review team is involved
Your experts should correct once, not repeat the same feedback every release.
For recurring documentation, your engineers, dealers, legal teams or in-country reviewers can be built into the review step, and approved corrections land in your translation memory and glossary instead of staying in email threads.
Review closer to the source
The person who knows the product can work on the segment that matters instead of reconstructing context from an exported document.
Reusable corrections
Validated terminology and recurring edits can become part of future releases.
Visible responsibility
The workflow makes it clearer whether a change is linguistic, technical, stylistic or local-market specific.
Typical use cases
Quality checks are most valuable where publication, safety or reputation makes rework expensive.
Technical manuals
Legal documents
Financial reports
Marketing collateral
Web content
Product catalogues
User interfaces
Subtitles
Accessible documents
Sworn/certified documents
Client voices
Long-term partners, in their own words.
Manufacturers, agencies and specialist firms across Europe rely on us for documentation that has to be right in every market.
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We have been working with DEMA for a few years now on the translation of manuals: they are a great partner – professional, fast, and efficient, with a team of helpful and kind people. Our native-speaking dealers have also praised the quality and accuracy of the translations.
Michela R.
FMB S.r.l. · Italy
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The advertising agency that follows us called me to tell me that the layout of the brochures that DEMA SOLUTIONS translated was perfect, he added that the translations never come this way, neither from us nor from their other clients. They were very satisfied.
Fernanda B.
Bonino S.r.l. · Italy
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DEMA Solutions is a dynamic service provider that responds to our needs and thus puts its customers first. The cooperation with the staff is a pleasure and leads to success.
Tomislav M.
Tanner AG · Germany
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Our collaboration with Dema has made it possible for us to look at the ‘translation issue’ as nothing more than a formality. Giardina Group is an engineering company that specializes in the design and production of innovative surface finishing and coating technologies. We export 90% of our production, and our ability to communicate with our customers in their own language – by providing clear, precise and professional documents – is a significant competitive advantage and an essential part of the high-quality service for which we are known. Our collaboration with Dema has proven to be of immense value: they are an attentive, reliable partner who responds quickly to our needs, even in ‘emergency’ situations.
Luca R.
Giardina Group · Italy
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We have had a fruitful long-term cooperation with Link-Up. Over the years, we have put in a lot of hard work and have really made a name for ourselves as an international player in the clothing industry. It has been a non-stop journey, and the quality of multilingual communication in different contexts and for different services has been and continues to be a key strategic factor. Let’s keep up the good work together!
Matteo L.
Teddy Group · Italy
Link-Up is a DEMA Solutions company
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Translations of outstanding quality, always delivered on time, with professionalism and great availability. As a company operating in many countries worldwide, it is crucial for us to have a reliable and competent translation service provider we can depend on. The specific language requirements of the sector in which we operate are always met.
Elisa C.
TricoBiotos S.p.A. · Italy
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Lilly and Claudio are first of all friends, but they are also highly professional partners in the field of translation services. Always available and punctual, they have been our go-to for over 25 years for our international customers, who always praise the quality of our work. Translation is about more than just switching from one language to another, it’s about capturing the essence of the product and tailoring it to the target audience. Thank you Link-Up!!
Vincenzo C.
Promos S.n.c. · Italy
Link-Up is a DEMA Solutions company
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For several years now, we have relied on LINK-UP for the translation of texts for the websites we create and for writing copy for advertising campaigns. The staff and owners of LINK-UP are always very kind and professional. A guarantee of quality.
Denis V.
Adriaweb Strategie Digitali · Italy
Link-Up is a DEMA Solutions company
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When I first came into contact with REM Traduzioni more than 10 years ago, our roles were reversed. They were our client and commissioned us to develop their company website. We soon began to involve Elisabetta and Gloria in the projects we manage for our customers. Our collaboration has blossomed over time, thanks to their ability to deliver a consistently high-quality, professional service in every situation. REM Traduzioni has always been the partner of choice for us when it comes to multilingual communication.
Giacomo D.
Advertendo Srl · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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I got to know REM Traduzioni a few years ago when I joined the Ferretto Group. Elisabetta and Gloria were already trusted suppliers to the Ferretto Group and after the first few days I knew I would not be disappointed. The quality of the translations provided, the professionalism of the team, and their willingness to take on even the most urgent and complex projects make REM Traduzioni an invaluable partner on which we can rely to develop all our communication projects.
Annachiara B.
Ferretto Group SpA · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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I think I can say that REM Traduzioni has grown with us. We were one of their first customers over 30 years ago, and our ongoing relationship, built on complete trust and mutual respect, has evolved into a true partnership. Elisabetta and Gloria are our trusted translation service providers that we rely on for all of our translation needs and we consider them an integral part of our team.
Alessandro B.
Ufficio Veneto Brevetti · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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REM Traduzioni is our firm’s partner of choice in the field of language services. We rely on REM for some of our most sensitive and important projects and they always deliver on time and with professionalism.
Alessandro C.
Partner – BTLAWS · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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We are happy with your service, which we consider professional and fast
Antonella T.
Rossi & Rivieri · Italy
Questions about quality checks
The right service depends on what you already have.
Can you revise a translation produced by another supplier?
Yes. DEMA can work on existing target content, but the scope should be defined: source comparison, terminology review, subject-matter review or final proofreading.
Is proofreading enough for a high-risk translation?
Proofreading checks the target text but does not necessarily compare it to the source. For high-risk material, bilingual revision may be required before final proofreading.
Can our internal expert be the reviewer?
Yes. In recurring workflows, internal subject-matter experts can be integrated into the review path, especially when product or local-market terminology requires client approval.
Will corrections update our translation memory?
Where the project uses a maintained TM, approved changes should be incorporated so future content does not repeat the same issue.
Define the risk before you define the review step.
Send the source, target and intended publication context. We can identify whether you need review, revision, proofreading or a combination, and where that check belongs in the workflow.
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