practice where a translated word or phrase is retranslated into the original language by a different interpreter to catch errors is referred to as
A) locution.
B) heuristics.
C) transliteration.
D) back translation.
E) cross-cultural paraphrasing.

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The practice referred to is called back translation. It is used to identify errors or discrepancies in a translation by having a different interpreter translate it back into the original language. This helps to ensure that the original meaning is accurately conveyed in the translated version.

Practice Where a Translated Word or Phrase Is Retranslated into the Original