Real world examples and case studies

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If you have ever watched a movie in another language with subtitles, the company has effectively overcome a form of communication barrier. You will see companies all around you following various strategies and tactics to communicate more effectively. Here are some examples.

Multilingualism at the UN
The United Nations is made up of 193 member states, in which almost as many languages ​​are spoken as there are people in the United Nations. Removing language barriers in such an organisation requires thoughtful, exhaustive work without communication strategies .

The UN is one of the largest employers of language professionals worldwide. It sets high standards for interpreting (speech to speech) and translation (written word to written word) between languages.

During UN events, speeches are simultaneously interpreted into six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. For those wishing to speak in any other language, the UN provides interpretation and translation upon request.

Disambiguation on Wikipedia
Have you ever seen the disambiguation notice that appears at the top of a Wikipedia page? Try searching for usa whatsapp number data Top Gun or Prince, for example. You'll find a message that tells you what the current page is about and will take you somewhere else if you're looking for something else.

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Disambiguation is a great way to minimize cultural and contextual barriers to communication. It helps avoid potential misunderstandings and makes alternative information available to the user in different cultures. It is user-centered, empathetic, and effective.