Machine translation
Machine translation is the translation of text from one language to another by computer software.
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Source content checked . English translation published 2026-10-27.
In business automation
A form, email, or service message sometimes arrives in a language different from the one the team works in. Machine translation is the translation of text by software. In this guide, the term appears alongside natural language processing and language model, without making claims about the translation quality of any particular tool.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Translating an inquiry for internal understanding only
An inquiry arrives in a foreign language. The process sends the text for translation so the representative can understand the subject, and the original is kept alongside the translation. No reply is sent to the customer before a person checks the wording.
Relevant tools
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- Text can be sent to a translation service through an HTTP node. Machine translation is the operation performed by the provider. Check that provider's official documentation to see what is sent.
What to check
- Sending an automatic translation to a customer without review can change the meaning of legal or pricing fields.