Localisation assets & quality control · Working

Terminology database

Also called: termbase

ELI5

A shared list that keeps approved words and translations consistent.

Used in conversation

“Add the character name to the terminology database before the next translation round.”

Definition

A structured database of approved terms, definitions, translations and usage notes.

Here “Terminology database” means: A structured database of approved terms, definitions, translations and usage notes.

Pitch context

You may encounter “Terminology database” in accessibility, localisation, ethics & ai conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains access, language adaptation, care, provenance and emerging synthetic-media responsibilities.

Connected terms

Sources & evidence · 8

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.