Glossary of Translation Studies is a comprehensive reference work designed to meet the growing needs of students, researchers, translators, interpreters, language professionals, and scholars in the field of Translation Studies. Compiled over many years of academic research and professional experience, this volume brings together more than 900 essential and contemporary terms used in translation theory, interpreting, linguistics, terminology, localization, audiovisual translation, machine translation, corpus-based translation studies, computer-assisted translation (CAT), and artificial intelligence.
Each entry presents the English term, its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) pronunciation, a carefully selected Urdu equivalent, and a concise explanatory definition in Urdu. This unique combination makes the book not only a glossary of terminology but also a practical reference tool for bilingual academic and professional use.
Unlike conventional glossaries, this work incorporates both classical concepts and emerging terminology reflecting the rapid evolution of Translation Studies in the digital age. Topics related to Localization, Translation Memory, Neural Machine Translation, Artificial Intelligence, Corpus Linguistics, Audiovisual Translation, Post-editing, and Terminology Management have been included to ensure that readers remain familiar with current international developments in the discipline.
To enhance its academic value, the book also includes a number of carefully prepared appendices covering:
- International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Major Translation Theories
- Leading Scholars in Translation Studies
- Historical Development of Translation Studies
- Translation Tradition in the Indian Subcontinent
- Translation Technology and CAT Tools
- Research Resources and Bibliography
- Principles of Terminology Development
- Indexes and Reference Materials
This glossary is intended to serve as a reliable academic resource for:
- Students of Translation Studies and Linguistics
- University teachers and researchers
- Professional translators and interpreters
- Lexicographers and terminologists
- Publishers and editors
- Graduate and doctoral scholars
- Libraries and academic institutions
Prepared with scholarly precision and practical usability in mind, Glossary of Translation Studies represents one of the earliest comprehensive Urdu reference works dedicated exclusively to the terminology of Translation Studies. It is expected to become a valuable companion for teaching, research, professional practice, and academic writing in the discipline.
