Objektbereich

Objektbereich is a German term that denotes the scope, boundary, or domain associated with an object, entity, or concept within a given context. The precise meaning depends on the discipline and the situation in which it is used; it is not a single fixed technical term in all fields.

In mathematics and logic, Objektbereich is not a standard formal term. More common are definitionsbereich (domain) and wertebereich (codomain or image). When it appears, Objektbereich may be used informally to indicate the set of objects under consideration in a theory or the universe of discourse to which statements refer. It is typically replaced by more precise terminology in rigorous texts.

In computer science, information modeling and related areas, Objektbereich can refer to two related ideas: the spatial extent of an object in a scene (for example, the bounding region or bounding box used in graphics and collision detection) and the scope of an object's data (the attributes and relations that define it within a model). In this sense, it is a flexible, context-dependent notion rather than a fixed technical term.

In social sciences, design, or law, Objektbereich may describe the applicable domain of a rule, study, or theory—the set of objects or situations to which it applies. In these contexts it is sometimes used interchangeably with terms like Geltungsbereich or Anwendungsbereich, but with a nuance that centers on the object itself rather than the broader applicability.

Etymology: from Objekt (object) and Bereich (area/realm). See also Definitionsbereich, Wertebereich, Geltungsbereich.