How to Use the Glossary in PTC

PTC’s glossary lets you create more accurate translations by defining how key terms and names appear in your software translations.

What Is The Glossary in PTC?

The glossary is a list of important terms that PTC uses to guide translations. You define how each term should be translated (or whether it should remain the same), and how PTC should apply those rules across all target languages.

For example, the word “Target” might mean:

  • A goal in a fitness app
  • An enemy in a shooting game
  • A brand name in a retail app (that should remain untranslated)

By adding this term to your glossary, you help PTC apply the right meaning based on your software.

How PTC Handles Important Terms Automatically

PTC already does a lot behind the scenes:

  • It adds your product name to the glossary automatically
  • It analyzes your project details to identify the correct terminology and tone to use for your target audience
  • It correctly translates widely known terms based on built-in knowledge

Best Practices for Adding Glossary Entries

To get the most out of the glossary in PTC, follow these tips:

Only Add Critical Terms

Focus on terms that are important to your project and easy to misunderstand. These include technical terms, brand names, or amibiguous words. Avoid adding terms like “Google,” “Apple,” or “Amazon”. PTC handles them correctly without a glossary entry.

Enter Terms Exactly as They Should Appear

Avoid adding extra symbols, notes, or descriptions inside the term field. Just enter the word or phrase exactly how you want it to appear in translations.

Use the Singular Form

You don’t need to add plural forms for a particular term. PTC will handle pluralization and contextual translation.

Avoid Duplicates

Make sure each term is only added once. Repeated entries can confuse the system and reduce translation quality

Only Add Verbs If Necessary

Most verbs don’t need glossary entries. Add them only if:

  • They appear only in buttons or action labels
  • They have different meanings depending on context
  • You want a specific conjugation or phrasing

How to Add Glossary Terms in PTC

To add a term to the glossary:

  1. From the top menu in your PTC dashboard, click on Glossary.
  2. Click Add new entry and enter your term and its description.
  3. Select the languages where it should apply.
  4. Add translations manually or use Auto-translate. Use Copy source if the term should stay the same across languages.
Adding a new glossary entry

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