Abstract 

ISO 26162:2012 specifies criteria for designing, implementing and maintaining terminology management systems (TMS). It provides information about the rationale for using a TMS, types of users and users' needs, steps in designing and implementing a TMS as well as the tasks of organizing and managing a terminological data collection (TDC). It also provides guidelines for selecting and using data categories for managing terminology in various environments. It is intended for terminologists, software developers and others who are involved in the process of developing or acquiring a TMS.


General information

  • Status :  Withdrawn
    Publication date : 2012-08
  • Edition : 1
    Number of pages : 69
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/TC 37/SC 3
    Management of terminology resources
  • ICS :
    01.020
    Terminology (principles and coordination)
    35.240.30
    IT applications in information, documentation and publishing

Life cycle

A standard is reviewed every 5 years



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