Reverso specialized dictionaries

These dictionaries are the result of collaborative efforts between linguists, lexicographers, translators and specialists of the given domain. Reverso specialized dictionaries are created based on the lexicon, expressions, company names, as well as abbreviations, abbreviations or acronyms within the specific domain (computer, medical, etc). A detailed textual analysis is also conducted. Every dictionary is then verified by a linguistic expert of the given domain (professor of medicine, military translator, etc).

In these specialized dictionaries you will find:

• Common everyday words or expressions of the domain that can often be found in the Reverso multi-domain dictionary:
  For example: le tibia - > the shinbone ( medical dictionary)
  
  
• Specific words or expressions from the domain (specialized vocabulary):
  For example: - peripheral joint involvement -> une arthrite périphérique (medical dictionary) ;
        - choke linkage -> la tringlerie de starter (automotive dictionary) ;
        - visbreaking -> la viscoréduction (petrol/gas dictionary).
  
  
• Even for words or expressions which have a general meaning there is a specific meaning in the following domains:
  For example: - the English verb" to run " has a general meaning relating to physical exercise ("courir" in French), but it has a different translation in the computer field: "to run an application" can be translated into French as " exécuter une application ";
         - the French word "serveur" is translated into English as " waiter " as its general meaning, but in the computer field it is translated as " server ".
  Thus, if the computer dictionary is connected, Reverso will only provide the English translation " server ".
  

These specialized dictionaries are sold separately from the Reverso software programs.
If you do not find a Reverso specialized dictionary that corresponds to your specific needs, feel free to contact us so that our linguistic team can create a dictionary for you.

A translation example:

Sentence to be translated:		Reverso translation before customization:
La principale fonction d'un serveur d'accès distant est de permettre à un utilisateur d'accéder aux ressources du réseau local lorsqu'il est à l'extérieur.		The main function{*office*} of a waiter{*server*} of distant access is to allow an user to reach the resources of the local area network when he is outside.
		Reverso translation after customization (with specialized computer dictionary connected)
		The main function{*office*} of a remote access server is to allow an user to access the resources of the local area network when he is outside.

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Using the dictionaries

You can connect as many dictionaries as you want to your Reverso's software program.
You can also choose the order of priority for all connected dictionaries. So, when you start your translation, Reverso uses words and expressions from all the connected dictionaries for the translation process. And if a word exists in several dictionaries, Reverso will take the translation from the dictionary having the highest priority.

All that is required is a single mouse click to connect a specialized dictionary to Reverso. The dictionary installation is simple (see the chapter on Dictionaries in the Reverso manual) for both PC and Mac platforms.
The files corresponding to specialized dictionaries have an " .sdc " extension, and the entries of these dictionaries are neither viewable nor printable.
The files corresponding to the user dictionaries that you can create have an " .udc " extension, and the entries can be viewed and modified.

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Required configuration

• Mac or PC computer with a Reverso software program (Pro, Mac, Perso, etc. …) installed
• Internet connection for downloading

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List and description of specialized dictionaries

Computer science: English <-> French
Medical: English <-> French
Military: French <-> German
Automotive: English -> French
Petrol/Gas: English <-> French
Technical: German <-> French

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