Why is terminology management important?

Given the complex and varied nature of terminology today, a terminology management strategy is necessary in order to ensure that an appropriate translation is found for any given term in the specific sector, context, or media where they are used and to ensure the successful internationalization of content.

What is terminology in translation?

Terminology is the fundamental building block for all translation. It is the word, phrases and technical terms used to define things and create sentences. Since translation began as a profession, technical translators have developed word lists for translation purposes.

What is important terminology?

Terminology plays an important role in the understanding of contexts and specialized texts. Understanding the intricate terminological details of the technical and scientific contexts helps students comprehend what the main message of the document is, and it helps specialists to transmit the content more effectively.

What is terminology management and why is it important?

Terminology management is the process of documenting terms in a systematized and orderly fashion. The process can be as simple as creating a list of terms that appear in a text and their equivalents in the target languages, or as complex as creating concept maps and diagrams of how terms are related to each other.

What is the first phase of terminology management?

The process of terminology management is typically carried out in three phases. The first phase, known as terminology extraction, is the gathering terms that are specialized, relevant and frequently used across an organization’s documents.

How is terminology management related to translation management?

The standard component of the Across Language Server crossTerm forms the basis of terminology management within your translation management system. However, terminology work also relates to areas that are not directly associated with translation management. In fact, consistent terminology underscores the quality of all corporate communication.

How can crossterm help with corporate terminology management?

With crossTerm Now, you make your corporate terminology available to your entire company online. Specific terms can be searched for in the database using a web application, such as when a colleague in marketing wants to know the correct spelling of or term for a component.