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Termbase Management

More than just a glossary, a termbase is a central source of approved terms - complete with definitions, translation equivalents, and usage guidance. It helps everyone stay on the same page, from translators and reviewers to your internal teams.

Smart words. Smarter workflows.

A well-managed termbase does more than improve translation quality. It helps teams work faster, reduces back-and-forth during review, and cuts down on costly mistakes.

With LanguageWire, your approved terminology is built into the translation process, so language experts, reviewers and internal teams are always working with the most accurate terms.

Long-term gains: When teams are on the same page

Stay consistent:

Use the right brand, legal and product terms in every language

Move faster:

Approved terms help speed up translation and review

Work better together:

Everyone sees and uses the same approved terminology

Improve quality:

Avoid confusion, reduce errors, and cut rework

The right terms at the right time

Termbase Management makes a real impact when language needs to move fast, stay accurate, and remain consistent across borders and teams.

Terms of scale

Manage multiple termbases for different brands, teams or markets. Add, browse or update entries across all your language pairs. You can also flag terms not to be used to keep everyone aligned.

Each entry includes approval status, notes and timestamps, so you always know what’s current and who approved it.

On their terms: Built for every team

Marketing & Brand

Protect your tone of voice and ensure campaign consistency

Product & Documentation

Translate manuals, labels, UI strings and specs with clarity and accuracy

Legal & Compliance

Ensure critical terms are approved and consistent across markets

eCommerce & Retail

Keep product descriptions aligned across regions and sales channels.

Customer Support

Maintain consistent answers and terminology in help content and FAQs

Start smart: Termbase setup and services

Get the most out of your terminology from day one. Whether you're starting fresh or optimising what you have, it’s easy to get started—and even easier to stay in control.

Expand your translation capabilities

The hidden cost of unclear terminology

Without a centralised termbase, teams often spend time debating terminology instead of delivering content.

Review time can be lost resolving terminology disputes across departments. Misaligned terms can delay launches, frustrate reviewers, and dilute your brand message across markets.

A termbase helps you move from repeated conversations to a shared understanding—reducing unnecessary back-and-forth and freeing up your team to focus on impact, not interpretation.

Workflows on your terms: Tools that get more from your termbase

LanguageWire TMS

Manage your entire translation process (including termbases) in one secure, user-friendly system.

Smart Editor

Give linguists and reviewers real-time access to approved terms during translation.

LanguageWire MT

Train your custom MT engine using your termbase to boost output quality.

LanguageWire Generate

Feed consistent brand terms into your AI-generated content for better alignment.

Validation

Ensure local reviewers align with approved terminology when checking final content.

Translation Memories

Combine the power of approved segments and approved terms for greater consistency.

Security

Enterprise-grade security for your sensitive information

We secure your data with verified systems, constant monitoring, and tested resilience.

Curious to learn more?

Interested in how termbases can improve translation quality and consistency at scale?

Want to see how they integrate with the rest of your localisation workflow?

Or explore what it takes to build and maintain approved terminology across your organisation?

We’re happy to walk you through it.

Take the first step - on your terms

Create, import, expand or clean your termbase to suit your content goals. Whether you're starting from scratch or building on what you already have, you'll have the tools and support to get the most from your terminology.