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What is MT metadata in XLIFF files?
Understand what machine translation (MT) metadata is in XLIFF files, why it exists, and why it matters for delivery.
Machine translation metadata is information embedded in XLIFF files that identifies translation segments generated by machine translation systems.
This metadata can indicate:
- source engine
- translation origin
- confidence score
Examples
<target origin="mt">
Why does it exist?
CAT tools use MT metadata to:
- track translation origins
- support quality workflows
- distinguish MT from TM
Why does it matter?
Some clients require clean deliverables.
MT metadata can reveal workflow details.