thebigword Specialism Definitions (Linguist) – thebigword Product Support

Specialism	Definition
Generic / Universal	Non-Specialist material that does not require a detailed knowledge of the subject matter. Specialised terminology is not required.
Food & Drink	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the 'food and drinks' industry, including: Food Production Recipes, menus, nutritional information Brewing and Distilling Oenology / Wine Merchants
Arts & Culture	Requiring knowledge and understanding of 'Arts and Culture'. Includes Art, painting and sculptures Music (all types) Literature, creative writing, poetry History Hobbies
Banking & Finance	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the Banking and Finance industry. Content may be industry regulated or of an advisory nature, including: Banking & Insurance (Mortgages, Loans, Savings, Bonds) Accounting, Tax & Annual Reports Stock Market, Investments & Equity Research General Finance and Economy
Business & Commerce	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of Business & Commerce, including: Import and Export General Business Topics that are not captured in other categories
Marketing & Advertising	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of Marketing and Advertising, including: Marketing of products & services Advertising & promotional material Non sensitive content designed to be seen by multiple internal or public people Material could be presented in any variety of formats including video, white papers, e-books, info graphics, case studies, how-to guides, Q&A articles, photos.
Communication & Media	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of Communications and Media, including: Media and Press Releases Social Media Copyrighting Subtitling
Automotive & Transport	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the manufacture, servicing and technical specifications of automobiles, aircraft, trains, boats etc. Content could be internal instructions for engineers, mechanics, service personnel; or Content could be specific terminology relating to the vehicle or transport type
Mechanical Engineering / Machinery	Requiring specialist knowledge and understanding of the manufacture, servicing or technical specifications of non-domestic machinery of any kind. Content may relate to mechanical and civil engineering sector Content will contain specific technical terminology relating to these fields
Electrical Engineering / Electronics	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering and the production and use of electrical appliances, including: Instructions for engineers, mechanics and service personnel Relates to common house hold appliances i.e. fridges, freezers, washing machine, tumble driers, kitchen appliances, televisions and other electrical equipment.
Manufacturing / Industry	Material relating to the conversion of raw materials, components, or parts into finished goods, including: Instructions for engineers, mechanics, service personnel Non electrical products e.g. textiles, furniture
Architecture & Construction	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of planning, design and building of new commercial property, domestic residences, bridges, roads etc. Including: Architectural designs and drawings Planning and Consent Clearing and Excavation Construction Builders instructions
Computer Hardware & Telecommunications	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of IT hardware and Telecommunications related processes, methodologies and associated equipment employed to collect, process, and present information. Including: Office Automation, Multimedia, and Telecommunications Computer Hardware
Computer Software & Networking	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of IT related software development and programming methodologies. Including: Coding, Programming, Web Page building Systems analysis, Systems design and control Data Processing
Sports, Entertainment & Gaming	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of sports content, including instructions and sports journalism. Including Content specifically relating to gaming (on-line, PC, mobile device or console based) or any form of visual or audio entertainment Match reports Programme materials
Energy & Environment	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of energy and environmental sciences, including: Extraction and processing of raw materials to create usable energy Supply and Distribution Domestic and Commercial use Environmental impacts and mitigates General Environmental topics Geography and Geology
Travel Hospitality & Tourism	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the travel and tourism industry. Including: Hospitality (Hotels, Motels or other accommodation sites) Travel instructions, maps, tourist guides and brochures Location reviews and local cultural information
Law & Legal	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the application of law, conformity with laws, principles, regulations, statutes, etc. Including: Contracts and Terms and Conditions Specialist Law (e.g. Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law etc.) Patents and Intellectual Property
Compliance	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the assurance of a product or service meeting required standards, including: Quality Assurance certification Health and Safety Regulatory Affairs
Science & Chemicals	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology Plastics & Polymers Mathematics and equations
Agriculture & Horticulture	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of techniques and methods to cultivate crops and plants, including: Plant propagation, breeding of plants, plant physiology as well as genetic engineering The science of growing food and crops
Veterinary Sciences	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the medical science concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in animals, including: Prevention or transmission of diseases from animal to humans Monitoring and treatment of livestock Care of animals, both domestic and wild Ornithology Zoology
Pharmaceutical & Clinical trials	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of the use and clinical trial of pharmaceutical and medicinal products, including: Descriptions, preparations and dosages for medicines and drug products Instructions and correspondence for clinical trial participation Trial-specific protocols and manuals Detailed pharmaceutical process and procedures
Military & Defence	Requiring specialist knowledge and understanding of the manufacture, servicing or technical specifications of Military vehicles/transport/weaponry/ammunition. Including: Rolling Stock, Aircraft, Naval Boats, Submarines or Ships & any Weaponry or Ammunition Instructions for engineers, mechanics, service personnel or end users or customers Content could be for National Defence Departments or Private Defence Contractors
General Healthcare	Requiring a generalist knowledge and understanding of medical information or procedures. Including: Appointment letters and general healthcare documents
Specialist Healthcare (Practise)	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of specialist medical practise, information or procedures. Including: Doctor’s notes, prescriptions, medicines, drugs, surgical or dental procedures
Specialist Healthcare (Machinery)	Requiring a specialist knowledge and understanding of medical equipment or instructions for use, including: Manufacture or maintenance of specialist medical equipment as well as instructions for the use of the equipment.
UK Government	Material may be sensitive, restricted or highly secure information, including: UK government departments or services are included i.e. immigration services, police, ambulance services, fire services or third party companies that support the government in providing services Police statements or Immigration interviews Requires linguist to be BPSS vetted and be resident in the UK

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