Quality estimation › FAQ › How is quality estimation different from quality prediction?
Raw score, vs concrete decision.
| Quality estimation AI to score AI |
Quality prediction AI to check AI |
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|---|---|---|
| Type | AI task and model | AI task and model |
| Goal | Score translations | Predict outcomes (edit time, cost, KPIs) |
| Input | Source, machine translation | Source, machine translation, context |
| Output | Score or ✓/✗ | Signal (time, cost, clicks) |
| Examples | OpenKiwi, QuEst++ | Used in production systems |
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