What is ISO 26162‑1 - Terminology management systems about?
A Terminology management system (TMS) is a software tool specifically designed to collect, maintain, and access terminological data. Terminology management systems are tailored to their functionality and the platform they are designed for. Terminology databases usually vary regarding their underlying data models and consist of different sets of data categories.
ISO 26162‑1 specifies implementation- and use-case-independent terminology database design principles to enable maximum efficiency and quality in terminology work.
Who is ISO 26162‑1 - Terminology management systems for?
ISO 26162‑1 on terminology management systems is useful for:
- Terminologists
- Translators
- Interpreters
- Technical communicators
- Language planners
- Subject field experts
- Terminology management system developers
Why should you use ISO 26162‑1- Terminology management systems?
Using the right terminology is important for clear communication between systems and between systems and users. Terminologies are the totality of concepts in given subject fields represented by terms and other designations and described by using additional terminological data. These data are organized in structured terminology databases and are usually manipulated in specific software applications called terminology management systems.
ISO 26162-1 gives guidance on designing terminology databases and on essential terminology management system features. The ISO 26162-1 series can also be used to evaluate the conformance and suitability of terminology databases and terminology management systems.
ISO 26162‑1 describes a maximum approach, i.e., terminology database design for distributed, multilingual terminology management. It can also be used for designing smaller solutions. ISO 26162‑1 supports creating, processing, and using high quality terminology.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 26162‑1:2019 supersedes BS ISO 26162:2012 which has been withdrawn. BS ISO 26162‑1:2019 includes some editorial changes with respect to BS ISO 26162:2012.
These include:
- The document has been split into parts. The first part is focusing on the design of terminology database design, the second part on the development of terminology management systems
- All references to generic software design principles and specific use cases have been removed
