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To address the problem of inconsistent terminology, Localization Management Systems (LMS) leverage a term base (glossary), which clearly explains each term and
by hrpnk 4y ago
To address the problem of inconsistent terminology, Localization Management Systems (LMS) leverage a term base (glossary), which clearly explains each term and provides a preferred translation. Along with Translation Memory (TM) that allows for partial matches against past translations, a LMS offers functions that help ensure consistency in translations. Sadly, the know-how across engineering teams around localization is rather low, meaning that the existence of term bases, translation memories is not well known. Also, when working with external vendors, companies are not aware of these two artifacts being something that can be requested from the vendor at completion of a translation job and leveraged further.
- petodo 4y agoThe problem is that one (ambiguous) term in English can cover more meanings or scenarios while in other language it may be required different words based on situation, for instance "lap" in swimming pool or stadium, heck even very basic "subscribe" can differ whether you are subscribing paid service or some free content in some languages, while in English you can easily use same word for both scenarios. One would think TM and glossaries are the very basic requirements when requesting translation to update already existing translation, but I agree some companies don't provide these, which can cause inconsistencies when changing translator/company.