Kodschemat
Kodschemat is a term that appears in some European technical contexts to denote a structured representation of codes, functioning as a schema for coding systems. The exact meaning is not standardized and can vary by domain, leading to different interpretations in practice.
Etymology and usage: The word combines elements meaning code and scheme or schema in Germanic and related
Core concept: A Kodschemat typically defines several components: code lists or enumerations, hierarchical relationships between codes,
Applications: The concept is used to ensure data consistency across systems, enable intersystem code mappings, and
Relation to other concepts: A kodschemat is related to data schemas, controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and code
Status and references: The term is not widely standardized in major reference works; its usage is limited
See also: Coding scheme, Code list, Data schema, Controlled vocabulary.