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Terminology management
Of or relating to organizing terms that are proper in definition.
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Terminology management
Freelance translator
Translation & localization; Terminology management
Self-employed translator, who may undertake work for translation agencies, localisation companies and/or directly for end clients. Often specialises in one or more particular fields, such as legal, ...
Globalisation
Translation & localization; Terminology management
The process of developing and manufacturing products intended for worldwide distribution. Most commonly applied to software, but also used for websites and other publications and products, it covers ...
Mother-tongue
Translation & localization; Terminology management
One's native language. Often used as an indicator of a translator or interpreter's ability to translate into a particular language. Because a person who has lived in another country for many years ...
Proof-reading
Translation & localization; Terminology management
Strictly, checking a proof before printing to ensure that no mistakes have been made in typesetting. The term is often used by translators in the sense of Cross-referencerevising. When typesetting a ...
Simplified English (SE)
Translation & localization; Terminology management
A set of writing rules and a dictionary of controlled vocabulary aimed at improving the readability of technical documentation. Developed by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), it is also ...
Standard line
Translation & localization; Terminology management
A standard measure of the size of a text. The standard line length varies from country to country. In Germany, for example, it is usually 55 Cross-referencekeystrokes, in Belgium 60. Translation ...
Target readership
Translation & localization; Terminology management
The group of people for which a text is translated, for example subject experts, novices, prospective customers. It is important to specify the target readership when commissioning a translation so ...
