Terminology Management

Terminology is an essential criteria in translation projects
Terminology management facilitates collaboration among translators and teams working on large-scale translation projects.

It allows multiple translators to work on the same project while maintaining terminology coherence such as:

   orders come from different departments within an organization,
   the project is large, requiring multiple translators to work simultaneously on different sections of the documents
   certain terms can have different translations depending on the context and,
   additional challenges arise, such as inconsistencies between translation memories, glossaries, references, etc.

Effective terminology management ensures consistent and accurate translation of specific terms and phrases throughout the project. Consistent terminology enhances the overall quality and professionalism of the translated content.

Terminology management streamlines the translation process by providing translators with readily available approved terms, glossaries, and reference materials. This minimizes research time, speeds up the translation process, and reduces the need for revisions, ultimately saving time and costs for both translators and clients.

For organizations, consistent use of terminology ensures brand consistency across different languages and markets. It helps maintain a unified voice, reinforces brand identity, and ensures the accurate conveyance of brand-specific messages and values.

Our experience with Hoogendoorn’s localization efforts into eight primary languages exemplifies the critical importance of terminology management. Given Hoogendoorn’s emphasis on the accurate and consistent use of horticultural terminology, we developed a draft terminology glossary, sought and received approval from Hoogendoorn’s subject-matter experts, and then implemented it throughout the entire localization project.