Terminology Checks:Methodology and

Technology

Dmitry MolodykProduction ManagerJanus

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Agenda1. 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 ErrorsAre Typical

Terminology

- CAT Integrated Tools- QA Tools

How can terminology be checkedand why?

QA Distiller

LTB

Across

Error Spy

What are the tools and processesthat can be used?

SDL Trados

Apsic Workbench

Terminology Check ToolsThe 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 toolsin the market

Terminology Check Tools

Comparison Chart

Terminology Check Tools

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LTB QA Distiller

SDL Trados QA Checker Tstream Xplanation Quality Checker (online)

Xbench Across (integrated)

Transit (integrated) TCA

ErrorSpy

ErrorSpy

by Dokumentationohne Grenzen GmbH, Germany

QA Distiller

QA Distiller

by Yamagata Group

Linguistic ToolBox

LTB

by Lionbridge

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XBench

Xbench

by ApSIC

QA Distiller, Error Spy и LTB: Comparison

Definition Source Target

Dictionary [DE.dict] :ManualManuelle, Zufuhr

Dictionary [DE.dict] :ManualManuell

Select this printers Manual from the list.

Wählen Sie das Handbuch des Druckers aus der Liste aus.

Rating

Conclusions

Terminology Check Toolis a must!

Right Tool –the balance of costs and functionality for your languages!

Thank you for your attention!Any questions?