Terminology should be maintained continuously and reviewed regularly. New products, software updates, amended 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 company knowledge: New technical terms are made available promptly to all employees, translators and AI systems.
- Avoiding outdated terms: Terms that are no longer approved or have become outdated are removed or marked as not permitted.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 as needed, for example when launching new products, rebranding or releasing software. In addition, regular reviews are recommended – for example, once a quarter – to assess new terms, update existing entries and continuously develop the company glossary.
In short:
Terminology is not a one-off project, but an ongoing process. Regular maintenance ensures that company knowledge, translations and AI applications remain up to date over the long term.