MAT Research at ParaLexica

Glossing Technologies

We continue to develop the ParaTExt glossing engine which already provides key term analysis and automatic interlinear back-translation for translators and consultants. Extending the effectiveness of the glosser for languages which are more complex morphologically is a high priority.

Sparse Data Analysis

We think of semantics, morphology and syntax as discrete systems within language, in reality all the components of language are closely related. When there is very little data to work with most MT systems fail but by exploiting the relatedness of language we are learning to exploit the opportunities that exist with very small data sets.

Brian Renes - UBS Americas

When working with these technologies, translators will use words like "incredible" and "unbelievable". How can the computer understand my language?

When something is made easier and better at the same time, it is truly a breakthrough. Your systems save time, make the job easier and in the end there is an assurance of higher quality.

Simon Crisp - UBS Scholarly Editions

The systems developed by the MAT team at ParaLexica can be said without exaggeration to have revolutionised the checking of translation drafts.

It is hard to imagine today's global Bible translation effort without these tools, which are widely appreciated and used by all agencies.