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Recognized token

A short piece of text, in one of a pre-defined set of formats, that a translation memory (TM) treats as a single word (token). For example, if dates are enabled as a recognized token in a TM, the TM recognizes Monday 1 January, 1900 as one word. Where a segment of presented text contains recognized tokens, a TM can find a match based on a pattern rather than exact wording. For example, if the TM has a match for He arrived on '1 January 1900', then the TM will provide a translation for the presented text 'He arrived on 2 February 2010'. For translation memories that use *.sdlxliff format, (such as Studio), the translation editor's QuickPlace shortcut provides suggested translations for recognized tokens. Translation memories in SDL TMS translate recognized tokens automatically, without presenting them to the translation editor. To change how a translation memory handles recognized tokens: in TMS, change the configuration settings; in GroupShare Project Server, GroupShare TM Server or Studio, change translation memory settings and project settings.

Syn. placeable (obs.)