Localization Key Terms

Flashcards for vocabulary related to localization, internationalization, and globalization.

Localization

The translation and adaptation of software or web product, including the software application itself and all related product documentation.

Locale

A specific combination of language, region, and character encoding.

Internationalization (i18n)

The process of generalizing a product so that it can handle multiple languages and cultural conventions without the need for re-design.

Localization (L10n)

Involves taking a product and making it linguistically and culturally appropriate to the target locale where it will be used and sold.

Globalization (g11n)

Addresses the business issues associated with taking a product global, integrating localization throughout a company, and marketing, sales, and support in the world market.

Translation

The process of converting written text or spoken words to another language, accurately rendering the meaning with attention to cultural nuance and style.

Language Engineering

The application of knowledge of written and spoken language to the development of information, transaction, and communication systems.

Multi-Language Vendors (MLVs)

Companies specializing in the management and translation of technical documentation and software.