Terminology should be maintained continuously and reviewed regularly. New products, software updates, changes to brand guidelines or legal requirements mean that technical terms may need to be added, adapted or replaced.
Why regular updates are important:
- Up-to-date corporate knowledge: New technical terms are made available to all employees, translators and AI systems promptly.
- Avoiding outdated terms: Terms that are no longer approved or are outdated are removed or marked as not permitted.
- Higher quality in AI translations: AI systems always access the latest terminology and deliver more consistent results.
- Consistent communication: Translations and content remain linguistically consistent, even over many years and across numerous projects.
Proven approach:
Many companies update their terminology when required, for example when launching new products, rebranding or releasing software. In addition, regular reviews are recommended – approximately once per quarter – to assess new terms, update existing entries and continuously develop the corporate glossary.
In short:
Terminology is not a one-off project, but an ongoing process. Regular maintenance ensures that corporate knowledge, translations and AI applications remain up to date in the long term.