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Terminology
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What is terminology
Terminology encompasses all industry- and company-specific terms, designations and abbreviations. It ensures clear, consistent communication, precise technical texts and better AI translations.
TerminologyWhy is terminology so important for companies?
Centralised terminology management creates consistent corporate language, reduces translation costs, increases precision and improves AI translations.
TerminologyWhat is a terminology glossary?
A terminology glossary brings together approved specialised terms, definitions, translations and usage rules. It ensures consistent corporate language and supports consistent translations.
TerminologyWhat is the difference between terminology and a glossary?
Terminology encompasses the entire body of specialist and company-specific terms, as well as the rules governing their use. A glossary documents this knowledge in a maintained directory.
TerminologyWhat is a terminology database?
A terminology database manages company-wide terminology in multiple languages and in a structured way. It provides additional information, enables shared use and can be integrated into various systems.
TerminologyWhat is the TBX format?
TBX (TermBase eXchange) is the international ISO 30042 standard for the cross-system exchange of terminology data such as technical terms, translations and definitions.
TerminologyWhich file formats can be used for terminology?
Depending on the system and use case, TBX, CSV, Excel, MultiTerm and TMX are used for terminology. Professional platforms enable the import of existing terminology data.
TerminologyHow is terminology taken into account in AI translations?
AI translation systems take glossaries, terminology databases, Translation Memories and company knowledge into account to translate technical terms, product names and company names consistently.
TerminologyHow is a company glossary created?
A corporate glossary is created through the systematic collection, evaluation and maintenance of technical terms, product names and company-specific wording. AI can accelerate its creation and maintenance.
TerminologyHow can terminology be extracted automatically?
AI can automatically extract specialised terms from company data, analyse them in context and suggest translations. This enables company glossaries to be created more quickly and efficiently.
TerminologyHow often should terminology be updated?
Terminology should be maintained continuously, updated when required and reviewed approximately quarterly. This ensures that corporate knowledge, translations and AI applications remain consistent and up to date.
TerminologyWhat are the benefits of professional terminology management?
Professional terminology management ensures consistent corporate language, better translation quality, lower costs and faster publication. It also supports consistent AI translations and safeguards corporate knowledge.
TerminologyHow does ownvia use terminology?
ownvia integrates company glossaries, AI-powered terminology extraction and multilingual terminology management directly into the AI translation process. This ensures that specialist terms are used more consistently and reduces post-editing effort.
TerminologyWhy is terminology management important for companies?
Terminology management ensures consistent technical terms, improves collaboration and supports consistent translations as well as the successful use of AI.