Terminology management with MultiTerm
Written by ForeignExchange Translations on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Consistent terminology is hugely important for drug and device companies. Inconsistent or inappropriate terminology doesn't just look bad, it can result in product recalls.
For this and other reasons, MultiTerm has emerged as the closest thing to a glossary-management standard there is. While users complain about usability issues and lacking functionality, MultiTerm's tie-in with TRADOS makes it a no-brainer for many translation managers and linguists.
But despite its widespread application, few users know how to get the most out of MultiTerm. Enter tools expert Angelika Zerfass.
Angelika has teamed-up with Localization Institute to offer an online workshop that shows how to effective setup and use terminology databases. Terminology Management with SDL Trados MultiTerm will cover:
- Database setup considerations (decisions during the setup of a new term base).
- Setup and conversion of an Excel file for import into a MultiTerm database.
- Import options.
- Using a term base during translation
For US$149.00 it's a steal - be sure to check it out!
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Dörte Johnson
Medical Translator
http://www.fachuebersetzungen-technik.de
Exactly this. Without that critical closing of the terminology loop to the CAT environment, even the most conscientious translator equipped with the most lovingly crafted glossary must recognize on their own that a given term may be a candidate for inclusion in the glossary and actively go search for it.
It's time consuming and puts the burden of term recognition on the translator, who is not the SME.
Imagine receiving a blender that comes with a 50-page manual. Sure, you will refer to the manual for the new, advanced features, but beyond that, "hey, it's a blender. I've been using blenders for years. I know how to operate a blender."