Using open data to create the Catalan IATE e-dictionary

Abstract

Linguistic resources available in the form of open data are an essential source of information for creating e-dictionaries, but access to these linguistic resources is still limited. This paper presents a method for maximising use of open access linguistic resources and integrating them into specialised e-dictionaries. The method combines automatic compilation of terminology data with the creation of specialised linguistic corpora to produce a Catalan version of the IATE (InterActive Terminology for Europe) database. The paper presents new methodological advances applied here to the production of terminological e-dictionaries, using open access linguistic resources. We observe that, as a result of this new methodology, the Catalan version of the IATE will be able to include specialised economics, law and health dictionaries. In conclusion, the new methodology presented here permits the creation of new models of specialised e-dictionaries, facilitates the compilation of terminology in any language and unifies the access format for terminology data.

Using ISO and Semantic Web standard for building a multilingual terminology e-Dictionary: A use case of Chinese ceramic vases

“…The ontology as a model of knowledge representation is a better choice to build a multilingual terminological e-Dictionary. Some works have been carried out, such as knowledge-based terminological e-dictionaries [6][7][8][9][10]. However, the domain knowledge contained by these terminological e-dictionaries is not detailed enough.…”

“…Some works have been carried out, such as knowledge-based terminological e-dictionaries [6–10]. However, the domain knowledge contained by these terminological e-dictionaries is not detailed enough.…”

“…Domain ontology, as a formal, explicit specification of a shared conceptualisation [5], is a better way to build this knowledge-rich terminology resource. There are some works that have been carried out in terminological resources, such as knowledge-based terminological e-dictionaries: EndoTerm [6] and al-Andalus pottery projects [7]; integrating and reusing terminological resources [8]; using open data to create the Catalan IATE e-Dictionary [9]; and dictionaries for Greek material culture terms [10].…”

Meeting the Growing Needs in Scientific and Technological Terms with China’s Terminology Management Agency – CNCTST

“…Thus, more and more scholars are keen on expressing their views about the terminological work from theoretical or practical perspectives. The discussion includes research on corpus or database [2][3][4][5], semantic purpose [6,7], multilingual translation [8][9][10], computational analysis [11][12][13], cognitive processes [14], among others. To meet the requirements of handling the growing number of translated terms from abroad when China opened up in 1978, China established its top agency, the China National Committee for Terms in Sciences and Technologies (CNCTST) on April 25, 1985.…”