6. Terminological studies and DH
1. Terminology studies
1.2. Key concepts of terminology studies
1) Term: A specialized word or phrase that has a specific meaning within a particular domain or field of study.
2) Terminology: The study of terms and their use within specific domains, including their definition, standardization, and management.
3) Terminography: The compilation and management of terminological resources, such as glossaries, dictionaries, and terminological databases.
4) Terminological Database: A structured collection of terminological data, typically organized to facilitate storage, retrieval, and management of terms and their associated information.
5) Concept: A mental representation of an idea, object, or phenomenon that a term refers to within a specific domain.
6) Domain: A specific subject area or field of study characterized by its own terminology and specialized knowledge.
7) Standardization: The process of establishing and maintaining standardized terminology within a domain to ensure consistency and clarity in communication.
8) Ontology: A formal representation of the concepts, categories, and relationships within a domain, often used to support knowledge organization and information retrieval.
9) Glossary: A list of terms and their definitions, typically compiled for a specific domain or subject area.
10) Dictionary: A comprehensive reference work containing definitions, explanations, and other information about terms, often organized alphabetically.
11) Linguistic Analysis: The examination of the linguistic properties of terms, including their morphological structure, semantic relationships, and syntactic usage.
12) Cognitive Semantics: A theoretical approach that investigates how terms are processed, stored, and accessed in the human mind based on cognitive processes and mental representations.
13) Sociolinguistics: The study of how language is used and influenced by social and cultural factors, including its role in shaping communication within communities of practice.
14) Functional Theory: The analysis of how terms fulfil specific communicative functions within specialized discourse communities, such as categorization, description, and argumentation.
15) Translation and Localization: The process of translating and adapting terminological resources for use in different languages and cultural contexts.
Understanding these key terms is essential for effectively studying, managing, and utilizing terminology within specialized domains and across various disciplines.