1 Scope
This document establishes the basic principles and methods for preparing and compiling
terminologies both inside and outside the framework of standardization. It describes
the links between objects, concepts, definitions and designations. It also establishes
general principles for the formation of terms and proper names and the writing of
definitions.
This document is applicable to terminology work in scientific, technological, industrial,
legal, administrative and other fields of knowledge.
This document does not stipulate rules for the presentation of terminological entries in International Standards, which are treated in ISO 10241‑1 and ISO 10241‑2.
BS ISO 704:2022 history
2022BS ISO 704:2022 Terminology work. Principles and methods
2010BS ISO 704:2010 Terminology work. Principles and methods
2010BS ISO 704:2009 Terminology work - Principles and methods
2001BS ISO 704:2001 Terminology work - Principles and methods