ISO 12616-1:2021

Terminology work in support of multilingual communication — Part 1: Fundamentals of translation-oriented terminography

Publication date:   Sep 2, 2021

General information

90.20   Standard under periodical review   Jul 15, 2026

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ISO/TC 37/SC 2 Terminology workflow and language coding

International Standard

01.120   Standardization. General rules

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Scope

This document specifies requirements and recommendations related to fundamentals of translation-oriented terminography for producing sound bilingual or multilingual terminology collections. It deals with the main tasks, skills, processes and technologies for translation-oriented terminography practiced by terminology workers who do terminology work in low-complexity settings as part of non-terminological activities. It does not cover terminology management involving sophisticated workflows, a multitude of roles, or advanced terminological skills and competences.

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WITHDRAWN
ISO 12616:2002

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PUBLISHED
ISO 12616-1:2021
90.20 Standard under periodical review
Jul 15, 2026