A company-approved glossary or list of terminology is crucial for products and processes. Equivalent terms in all target languages should also be established. Proper terminology management is essential in a professional localization/translation process to ensure consistent language usage in organizational content. This article discusses the keys to m managing terminology in English as well as the best practices for terminology management in translation.

Terminology in translation is the use of specialized language and words that are used in a particular subject or context. It is critically important for a translator to have a deep understanding of the subject matter, and to have a working knowledge of the terminology used, to accurately convey the meaning of the source text into another language. This article discusses how to compile, store, and share terminology for translations and goes over the sizable benefits.