Prophet is a computer-aided translation (CAT) tool that helps translation professionals increase the accuracy and speed of their translations. It was released by GlobalLogic in 2007 and is used to translate text between different languages.
Prophet makes use of a translator’s knowledge and skills to provide them with tools to quickly and accurately produce translations that are tailored to their individual needs. Its built-in intelligent editing features and glossary database allow for rapid and precise translations. With Prophet, translators can translate thousands of words with utmost accuracy in a single session.
The advanced features of Prophet include automatic spell checking, native language support, automatic reference lookup, and natural language processing capabilities. The native language support feature checks the text for errors that a user’s native language may not recognize and enables users to work with multiple languages simultaneously. Its machine learning capabilities also enable it to learn from user-generated snippets and patterns in the source and target languages.
Prophet also includes a built-in thesaurus of professional translation terminology. This eliminates the need for before-and-after comparison which often takes time and results in inconsistent translations. Prophet’s graphical user interface make the application user friendly and enables translators to quickly search for and select terms from the database, subsequently speeding up the entire translation process.
Prophet is popular among professional translators and is used in various language services firms as it is capable of providing efficient and accurate translations. It is also used in various research organizations and government departments as an effective tool for document translation.
