TS 1198-1 ISO 1087-1

TS 1198-1 ISO 1087-1 is a glossary-style standard that explains the core concepts used in terminology work and how they relate to one another. It provides a common language for terminology management, translation, information organisation and documentation by clarifying the links between terms, concepts, definitions and terminography.

The conceptual framework of terminology work

GENERAL TECHNICAL CONTEXT: Terminology work is the systematic identification, definition, naming and structuring of concepts within a specialised domain. In this field, the focus is not only on word forms but also on the concepts they represent, the relations between concepts and the way definitions are built. Terminology standards therefore act as a bridge between language and knowledge organisation, helping the same concept be represented consistently across languages, domains and professional settings.

What this document focuses on

This standard defines terms for language and information processing as applied to terminology work and terminography. In practical terms, it helps clarify the meaning of the basic concepts used in dictionary work and data organisation, supporting term records, definition writing and concept-oriented classification. Rather than prescribing a step-by-step method, it serves as a reference framework for the vocabulary of the field.

• Clarifies conceptual distinctions used in terminology and terminography
• Places terms, concepts and definitions within a shared framework
• Supports language and information processing applications
• Helps maintain consistent naming and data organisation in specialised fields

This record represents a withdrawn edition of TS 1198-1 ISO 1087-1, so its value is primarily historical and reference-based. It remains useful for understanding the concept-centred approach that underpins terminology work.