A flexible multilingual termbase for consistent, precise communication

How we turned consistent technical documentation into a global leader’s competitive advantage with a shared terminology resource.

Language solutions:

• Terminology management
• Technical translation

The challenge

Our client is a world leader in X-ray, laser, infrared, and microwave online measurement and control systems.

Their English-language glossary helped technical writers maintain clarity and accuracy. But consistency in other languages remained out of reach.

With hundreds of specialised terms in use, the team needed a flexible, scalable solution that could:

• Support multiple languages and complex metadata
• Integrate with existing translation workflows
• Be intuitive for global teams to use and maintain

Our approach

Planet Languages delivered a robust multilingual termbase – a single, authoritative reference for all terminology.

• Tailored: A custom-built termbase structure aligned with our client’s workflows and priorities.
• Compatible: TBX/CSV compatibility for seamless integration.
• Context-rich: Detailed metadata including domain, region, notes, related terms, multimedia and approval status.
• Scalable: Designed to grow effortlessly with new fields, products and languages.
• Secure: Password-protected access with user permissions to safeguard accuracy.

The outcome

The new termbase underpins all of our client’s multilingual documentation, driving clarity and efficiency:

• Consistent brand voice across 21 languages
• Faster content reviews and approvals
• A definitive source for terminology

Client feedback

“I don’t know how you manage to keep up with so many things! You’re always one step ahead. Thanks for always being on top of everything. I really appreciate it.”
Lead Technical Writer

Find out more

Are you a global business that needs support in managing your terminology? Contact us to find out how we can help.