Dataordet

Dataordet is a term used in Swedish data management and information governance to describe the smallest semantically meaningful unit of data within a dataset or information system. The concept mirrors English terms like data attribute or data field but emphasizes semantic definition and governance context rather than technical storage alone.

Definition and properties: A dataordet has a name, a data type (such as integer, string, date), a set of acceptable values or constraints, and a business meaning documented in a data dictionary or metadata repository. It represents what the data signifies in the real world, not just how it is stored.

Uses and governance: In practice, dataordet is used to standardize data representation across systems, support data quality initiatives, enable data lineage and impact analysis, and facilitate data mapping during integration.

Examples: Examples include customer_id (integer, unique identifier for a customer), order_date (date, date of order), email (string, validated against a pattern).

Notes: The term is mainly used in Swedish-speaking contexts and may be used interchangeably with data attribute or field in some discussions. It is not a formal international standard term, but a practical concept in data dictionaries.