In our article on the most important DIN standards in the translation process, we provided an overview of the key standards that are used in the various phases of text creation, translation and terminology work. In view of the growing number of standards covering all steps of the translation process, it is becoming increasingly important not to lose sight of the common thread that ties all of these standards together. In this blog post, we look at the importance of translation project specifications as a unifying element and the central role they play in standards.