{"id":54932,"date":"2020-06-11T15:11:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T20:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pantoglot.com\/termbases-advantages-for-translators-and-clients\/"},"modified":"2020-10-07T12:06:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T17:06:18","slug":"termbases-advantages-for-translators-and-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pantoglot.com\/en\/termbases-advantages-for-translators-and-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"Termbases: advantages for translators and clients."},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As technology evolves<\/span>, translation does<\/span> too<\/span>. T<\/span>therefore, the translator work not <\/span>only<\/span> depends on the human fac<\/span>tor, but the efficient use o<\/span>f <\/span>technology<\/span> resourc<\/span>e<\/span>s that<\/span>were <\/span>design<\/span>e<\/span>d with the purpose of <\/span> contributing to the success of this activity. One of these resources are the Termbases (BT).<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a termbase<\/span><\/b>?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>termbase<\/span> is <\/span>more than <\/span>a dictionary; it is a is a database that contains terms <\/strong> (made<\/span>up<\/span> of one or more words, <\/strong><\/span> In one or more languages<\/strong>) and also related information such as linguistic equivalents, definitions, context of use, synonyms, grammatical information, acronyms,<\/strong><\/span> levels of approval for the terms, notes, and even <\/strong>related<\/strong> images.<\/span> Generally, the <\/span>TB <\/span>Generally, the TB specializes in the language inherent to a specific field of study.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span>term<\/span>bases<\/span> c<\/span>an be found on line for free or by subscription <\/span>or<\/span> can <\/span>be <\/span>crea<\/span>ted<\/span> using<\/span> CAT <\/span>(<\/span>Computer<\/span><\/i> <\/i>Assisted<\/span><\/i> <\/i>Translation<\/span><\/i>) Tools or (h<\/span>erramientas<\/span> de Traducci\u00f3n Asistida por Computador<\/span>, such as<\/span> SDL Trados Studio and <\/span>D\u00e9j\u00e0<\/span> Vu<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of an entry in a term base<\/p><\/div>\n

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We highly recommend <\/span><\/b>managing termbases<\/span><\/b> when\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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  • The topic of a translation is complex or has a great deal of specialized terms<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • The translation’s volume<\/strong> is considerable<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • The client requires frequent translation<\/strong> services<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A team of translators<\/strong> is involved in a project<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The translation is made into several languages<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • The client has specific language preferences<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to manage a termbase? <\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n
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    • By ensuring that all TB entries have complete information<\/strong> from the established fields; for example, the definition, context of use, images, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • By clearly communicating to the people in charge of updating<\/strong> the TB of the terms and modifications requested by the client. It is important to make these changes immediately in order to respect client preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Sharing<\/strong> it with the client in order to validate together those terms added during the translation process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Once the person in charge of managing the termbase completes these tasks, he or she must share it as reference material with the linguists taking part in the project. If a TB is not managed efficiently, it will lose its value.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Managing termbases can be done simultaneously with the translation process.<\/strong> In this case, the <\/span>translator <\/span>adds key terms <\/span>or terms<\/span> used several times throughout the documents. <\/span>This is a simple and quick task because <\/span>the translator can view the original text, translated text and the termbase in the same environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

        It is very common to find companies using technical terminolo<\/span>gy made up of common words with a particular meaning<\/strong>.<\/span> That\u2019s why,<\/span>they develop corporate glossaries<\/strong> to unify language inside the company, facilitate its usage and understanding among employees. The glossaries can be used to create a termbase. When a company does not have a glossary, the translation service provider can create the term base as<\/span> a service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Advantages of using termbases<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        For the translator<\/span><\/b><\/td>\nWhat this means f<\/span><\/b>or a client<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Consistent language <\/em><\/p>\n

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        Consistency in all texts translated, regardless of the Department requesting the translation, when or how many translators are involved in a project<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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        		The client<\/span>\u2018<\/span>s<\/span> corporate image <\/span>is properly maintained <\/span>and transmitted in the languages <\/span>of its target markets, <\/span>thereby <\/span>protecting <\/span> its brand<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Example:<\/span><\/p>\n

        T<\/span>he term <\/span>server<\/span><\/i> can be translated in Spanish as \u201c<\/span>servidor<\/span>\u201d, however <\/span>some companies <\/span> prefer to use the term in English. Upon agreement with the client, this term should be added to the TB and used when translating documents from this particular client, even when <\/span>using<\/span> \u201c<\/span>servidor<\/span>\u201d would be correct<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Accurate translations. <\/em><\/p>\n

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        The TB contains terms that have been researched by linguists in the process of creating the termbase or are approved by the client, so the translator is able to use them with the certainty that this translation is adequate, faithful to the original language and context, and in keeping with client requirements.<\/span><\/td>\n

        		G<\/span>et a<\/span> translation of<\/span> your<\/span>document<\/span>s that is adequate, faithful to the original language and context,<\/span> and <\/span>in<\/span>with <\/span>client<\/span> requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Example: Proper use of product names in other markets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

        Higher productivity. <\/em><\/p>\n

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        The translator is more productive because instead of spending time researching terms, <\/span>he can <\/span>use the terms <\/span>from the TB, <\/span>which have<\/span> already been researched.<\/span><\/td>\n

        		Get<\/span> translated<\/span> document<\/span>s <\/span>in less time.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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        Extra benefit of managing termbases: <\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

        A<\/span>TB can be shared not only with a translators team, but also with the client.<\/strong>. This collaborative work<\/strong> will allow <\/span>to agree on term equivalents and meaning <\/span>that <\/span>should <\/span>be<\/span> used<\/span>, and to edit existing terms. As a result, the TB will be updated the client\u2019s preferences<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

        In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

        Managing termbases is a proactive, multi-disciplinary team process that contributes to transmitting accurate, effective, quality messages that allow the client to have proper communication, and the Language Service Provider to optimize its processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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