ABSTRACT
ACCURATE language translation is a vital issue in bilingual and multilingual societies. National development and social progress rely to a great extent on the mutual understanding and cooperation of linguistic groups. The problems resulting from the lack or distortion of information transfer across cultural boundaries affect the vital areas of science, industry, government, and education. The level of technology and production achieved is directly dependent on the quality of available information. Ethnic minorities and other culture-bound groups, when deprived of the opportunity to develop or adopt to technological innovations, are handicapped in modern competitive economies. Policy decisions in business and government can also be severely distorted by poor communication through inaccurate translation, which can limit political participation and thus the process of national integration.
