What is 'synonym' in SAP SAPTERM - SAPterm terminology?

synonym - Overview

• Component: SAPTERM

• Component Name: SAPterm terminology

• Description: Terms from SAPterm's UIs -UI A rarely-used option in SAPterm that allows users to document a variant that refers to the same concept as the preferred term. Synonyms cause serious problems for translation and make it difficult for users to intuitively use SAP software and to understand its documentation. In SAPterm, synonmys are usually saved as rejected terms so that when users search for a rejected term, SAPterm returns the preferred term.

synonym - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A synonym is a term in SAPterm terminology management that is used to refer to the same concept as another term. Synonyms are used to ensure that users can find the same concept regardless of which term they use. 
  How to Use It: 
  In SAPterm, synonyms are created by assigning a term to another term. This creates a relationship between the two terms, and any search for either term will return the same result. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating synonyms, it is important to make sure that the terms are related to the same concept. If two terms are not related, then creating a synonym between them will not be helpful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Synonyms can also be used in other SAP applications, such as SAP HANA and SAP BusinessObjects. In these applications, synonyms are used to refer to the same object or data set regardless of which name is used.