🌐 General Localization Terms
Localization (L10n)
Definition: Adapting content culturally beyond translation.
Example: Date formats, measurement units, color meanings.
Native Speaker
Definition: Translator/artist who grew up speaking the target language.
Note: Ensures authentic cultural nuances.
CAT Tools
Definition: Computer-assisted translation software.
Examples: Trados, MemoQ - maintains consistency.
⚖️ Legal Services Terms
Certified Translation
Definition: Legally valid translation with sworn statement.
Use Case: Required for court documents.
Redlining
Definition: Marking contract changes/risks during negotiations.
Example: Color-coded edits for clarity.
Arbitration
Definition: Binding dispute resolution outside courts.
Example: Common in international trade disputes.
🎬 Media & Publishing Terms
SDH Subtitles
Definition: Subtitles with sound descriptions for hearing impaired.
Example: [Door creaks] [tense music]
Lip-Sync Dubbing
Definition: Matching translated dialogue to mouth movements.
Use: Essential for animated films.
EPUB
Definition: Standard ebook file format.
Benefit: Preserves formatting across devices.
💻 Technical Terms
UI/UX Localization
Definition: Adapting software interfaces for global users.
Example: Buttons, menus, error messages.
JSON/XML Files
Definition: Code formats for app/website translations.
Note: Allows bulk text extraction.
Consecutive Interpretation
Definition: Interpreter speaks after speaker pauses.
Use Case: Business meetings, legal consultations.
🔍 SEO & Digital Terms
Multilingual SEO
Definition: Optimizing content for local search engines.
Example: Different keywords per region.
Schema Markup
Definition: Code helping search engines understand content.
Use: Improves rich snippet displays.
Backlinkable Content
Definition: High-value resources others link to.
Benefit: Boosts domain authority.
🛡️ Quality Standards
ISO 17100
Definition: International translation quality standard.
Requirement: 3-step review process.
QC (Quality Check)
Definition: Translation review workflow.
Stages: Translation → Editing → Proofreading.
🎯 Specialized Services
Transcreation
Definition: Creative adaptation of marketing content.
Use Case: Slogans, brand campaigns, humor, puns.
Whispered Interpretation
Definition: Quiet real-time translation for small groups.
Context: Used in trade show negotiations or courtrooms.
