Creating a Glossary

Learn how to create glossaries manually or using AI extraction in Algebras AI.

Written By Aira Mo

Last updated 11 months ago

A glossary ensures consistent translations of specific terms across different languages. In Algebras AI, you can create a glossary in two ways: manually or using AI extraction.

Manual Glossary Creation

To create a glossary manually:

  1. Navigate to the Glossaries section and click "Create New Glossary".

  2. Name your glossary and select the output languages.

  3. Click Create. You'll be redirected to an empty glossary page.

  4. Add terms manually:

    • Enter a term in the original language.

    • Define its meaning (optional).

    • Add translations manually or use AI-powered extraction.

  5. Guidelines:

    • Keep terms concise and clear.

    • Include context for ambiguous terms.

    • Update and maintain the glossary regularly.

    • Implement version control for significant changes.

AI Glossary Extraction

To use AI for automatic term extraction:

  1. Navigate to the Glossaries section and click "Create New Glossary".

  2. Name your glossary and select the output languages.

  3. Input a source text—the content from which the AI will extract key terms.

  4. Our statistical model identifies domain-specific terms, excluding common words.

  5. Click Create New Glossary. You'll be redirected to an empty glossary page with a status "Updating" in the top-left corner.

Processing Time:

  • Updates occur within a few minutes, depending on text length.

  • A progress bar indicates completion status:

    • 100%: All terms are processed.

    • Less than 100%: Some terms are still processing.

Glossary Structure

Understanding the Interface

  • The original language tab displays the extracted terms.

  • Each term has a definition on the right.

  • Click the arrow next to a term to see translations into different languages.

Term Behavior & Switcher

Each term has a switcher:

  • ON: The term remains in the original language (not translated).

  • OFF: The term is translated into selected languages.

Next Steps

After creating your glossary, you can:

  • Update your glossary with new terms or languages.

  • Use your glossary in translations.

  • Download your glossary in CSV format for backup or sharing.