Måletype

Måletype is a Danish term that translates to "type of goal" or "goal type." It is a compound noun formed from mål (goal, target) and type (type), and is used in various Danish-language contexts to classify a goal or objective.

In sports analytics, måletype commonly appears as a field in match data to categorize how a goal was scored. Typical categories are open_play, set_piece, own_goal, and other sport-specific codes. The exact taxonomy can vary between leagues, datasets, or analytical systems, but the goal is to provide a consistent label for analysis and reporting.

Beyond sports, måletype can be found in planning, project management, and performance measurement contexts. There it may distinguish between different kinds of objectives, such as process goals versus outcome goals, or strategic targets versus operational targets. In data science and measurement practice,相關 contexts use måletype to describe the nature of a target variable or objective within a dataset, assisting with labeling, modeling, and interpretation.

Usage and conventions are not universal. The term is primarily used in Danish-language materials, and its English equivalents—goal type or target type—are often used in international or translated documentation. When collaborating across languages or systems, mappings between måletype codes and equivalent terms help maintain interoperability.

Etymology: måletype combines mål (goal/target) with type (type). See also: goal, target, categorization, sports analytics, data labeling.