Concordance search

Concordance search is used in translation software to find occurrences of a word, phrase, or segment within a translation memory. It helps translators see how a term was previously translated, ensuring consistency across projects.

This tool is especially useful for translating repetitive or complex terms. Translators can search for a word or phrase and view examples of how it was used in past translations, along with the context.

The term is derived from “concordance,” a term used in linguistics to refer to an alphabetical list of the principal words used in a book or body of work, with their immediate contexts.

🔍 Concordance search in a nutshell: #️⃣

• Helps translators search for specific terms within a translation memory.
• Provides context for how words or phrases were previously translated, improving accuracy.
• Ensures consistent translations across different projects.
• Saves time by reducing repetitive research.
• Commonly available in Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools.

One of the biggest challenges that users experiment while trying to reach a global audience is the act of making the translation process fast while also keeping consistency and accuracy. Localazy enhances this process with its user-friendly platform, which allows translators to quickly find and apply previously used terms, making multilingual content creation more efficient, fast, and reliable.

More information about our Translation Memory feature here.