Terminology Checks: Methodology and Technology Dmitry Molodyk Production Manager Janus
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Agenda 1.Terminology -What is the definition of “terminology” in a localization project? -How can terminology be checked and why? -What are the tools and processes that can be used? 2.Terminology check tools -Why automated terminology check tools are needed? -Overview of the current tools in the market 3.Conclusions -Right Terminology Check Tool - find the best
Definition The vocabulary of technical terms used in a particular field, subject, science, or art Terminology
Terminology Errors Are Typical Terminology
- CAT Integrated Tools - QA Tools How can terminology be checked and why?
QA Distiller LTB Across Error Spy What are the tools and processes that can be used? SDL Trados Apsic Workbench
Terminology Check Tools The right-hand men Consistent terminology Reduce proofreading time/costs Identify low-quality translations Qualify vendors Why automated tools are needed?
Terminology Check Tools ErrorSpy – D.O.G. Gmbh QA Distiller – Yamagata Group Linguistic ToolBox – Lionbridge Xbench – ApSIC Overview of the current tools in the market
Terminology Check Tools Comparison Chart Terminology Check Tools 40% 25% 10% 5% LTBQA Distiller SDL Trados QA Checker Tstream Xplanation Quality Checker (online) XbenchAcross (integrated) Transit (integrated)TCA
ErrorSpy by Dokumentation ohne Grenzen GmbH, Germany
QA Distiller by Yamagata Group
Linguistic ToolBox LTB by Lionbridge *For Partners only
XBench Xbench by ApSIC
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Conclusions Terminology Check Tool is a must! Right Tool – the balance of costs and functionality for your languages!
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