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Translators: terminology and delivery

Translation briefs, terminology decisions, source queries and delivery notes for client work. Replace bracketed fields before use.

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;lang-query
Ask about an ambiguous source phrase
Query [ID], [file and segment]: "[source phrase]" could mean [meaning A] or [meaning B] here. Which
;lang-locale
Confirm the target locale
Which target locale should I use for [project], and who will read it? Please send any existing gloss
;lang-term
Get a terminology decision
For [source term] in [context], I propose [target term]. It matches [approved reference or stated us
;lang-context
Request context for a UI string
Could you send a screenshot or description of where [string ID] appears? I need to know [button vers
;lang-fit
Report a translated string that will not fit
String [ID] in [locale] exceeds [verified character or layout limit]. Full translation: [text] Short
;lang-format
Confirm a formatting convention
The source uses [date, unit or naming convention]. For [target locale], should I retain it exactly o
;lang-brief
Capture the translation brief
Source and target locales: [locales] Audience and use: [reader; where the text will appear] Files an
;lang-delivery
Deliver a translation with open items
Delivery: [file link and version] Locale: [target locale] Included: [translated files and supporting
;lang-change
Scope a changed source file
I received [new source version]. The current translation is based on [previous version]. Please iden
;lang-review
Discuss a reviewer's change
For segment [ID], the proposed change from [current term] to [replacement] changes [specific meaning