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Re: Error in Gettext document
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Karl Berry |
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Re: Error in Gettext document |
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Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:41:12 GMT |
> "A few stand-alone programs to massage in various ways the sets of
> translatable strings, or already translated strings."
>
> I think you meant 'message' instead of 'massage'.
I think "massage" is used as a verb here, with the meaning of "manipulate,
tailor, polish". Can a native English speaker tell whether this verb exists
at all, or whether another verb should be used?
Indeed, "massage" is being used correctly here, and it is a common usage
in the computer world, so it seems fine to me. "manipulate" would be ok
too, and would slightly more formal/standard usage.
Best,
Karl