Kanonisyoitus
Kanonisyoitus is a theoretical framework and methodology for establishing a single canonical version of content or data within a system, aiming to provide stable references for retrieval, reuse, and governance.
The term appears in some discussions as a portmanteau connecting “canon” with a transliteration pattern found
Key principles include defining a canonical item per subject, maintaining immutable master copies, explicit provenance, versioning,
In practice, kanonisyoitus involves identifying candidate items, selecting a canonical version through an agreed governance process,
Used in digital libraries, software repositories, scientific data curation, and large-scale media archiving to reduce duplication
Challenges include governance overhead, scalability in dynamic environments, resistance to centralization, and ensuring fair representation of
Related concepts include canonical data model, data provenance, content-addressable storage, and version control.