TS ISO/IEC 2382-18

TS ISO/IEC 2382-18 is a terminology standard for selected information technology concepts in distributed data processing. Rather than prescribing a product design, it establishes a shared vocabulary by giving terms, definitions and the relationships among entries, helping technical communication stay consistent across languages and organisations.

How the vocabulary is organised

Distributed data processing is the general idea that data handling or processing is shared across more than one computer, processing node, or location instead of being confined to a single central system. In this field, consistent terminology matters because concepts such as networking, client-server arrangements, message exchange, resource sharing and remote interaction can otherwise be described in incompatible ways. This standard’s scope is conceptual: it aligns meanings and relationships, not specific architectures or implementation rules.

Why a vocabulary standard matters

• Supports consistent use of terms in translation and technical documentation.
• Shows relationships between concepts, not just standalone definitions.
• Helps teams working with distributed systems, communication infrastructures and data-processing applications build a common understanding.
• Belongs to the broader ISO/IEC 2382 vocabulary family and is meant to be used alongside related parts.

As part of the ISO/IEC 2382 vocabulary series, this section focuses specifically on distributed data processing. Its bilingual presentation in English and another language is intended to support international technical exchange, standardisation work and clear professional communication by aligning the naming of concepts within one recognised framework.