translation memory
Noun
Meaning
translation memory (plural translation memories)
(translation studies) A database that stores previously translated content to aid human translators, commonly abbreviated as TM.
Synonym: TM
Examples
Main benefits Translation memory managers are most suitable for translating technical documentation and documents containing specialized vocabularies.
Translation memory and related standards TMX Translation Memory eXchange (TMX) is a standard that enables the interchange of translation memories between translation suppliers.
Translation memory uses the information from author memory to implement translation memory matching.