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  Machine translation is great for quick and easy tasks that require a literal translation like company reports, websites and online forms, but it doesn't always translate well for more complex tasks like creating a headshot for a job application.  Translating from one language to another can be a long and tedious process. Most people don’t have the time to translate a whole book or document just to make sure that it’s translated correctly. This is where machine translation comes in handy. Machine translation is a fast and efficient way to translate documents, websites, and even entire sites. But what is the downside of machine translation? Is it the best option for everyone? In this post, I will be sharing the pros and cons of machine translation and why human translation is still the best option for most cases. 1. What is human translation? Human translation is the process of translating text from one language to another. It is done by a human translator who is usually a nat...