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A terminology database is neither to be confused with a dictionary, which provides a definition and various use contexts for the term in question. Terminology databases only feature the term and its unique translation in other languages, which makes them ideal for storing highly specialized terminology related to a particular field, for which one single translation is often available in a particular language. In addition, just like TMs, they are highly customizable, allowing various types of information about any single term to be stored through the use of metadata (for example, field, description, hyperlinks, image, etc...)
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