Oznake

Oznake is the plural form of the Slovenian noun oznaka, meaning signs, labels, or marks used to designate, identify, or categorize objects, concepts, or data. The term is widely used across different fields to indicate something that identifies or distinguishes a thing from others.

Etymology and sense: Oznaka derives from the verb oznaciti, meaning to designate or mark, with the noun form indicating a designation or sign. The plural form oznake is used when referring to multiple such marks, labels, or signs.

Linguistics and language processing: In linguistic contexts, oznake can refer to tags or annotations attached to words or units, such as part-of-speech tags, lemmas, or syntactic roles. In corpus linguistics and natural language processing, oznake help encode grammatical or semantic information used by algorithms and researchers.

Information management and data labeling: In data management, oznake denote labels or tags assigned to data items, files, or digital assets to aid organization, search, and retrieval. They can be metadata elements, category codes, or simple descriptive keywords used in databases and content-management systems.

Signage, maps, and wayfinding: Oznake are used on signs and maps to convey information—such as locations, routes, or hazards—through symbols, text, or icons. They play a key role in navigation, tourism, and safety systems.

Commerce and certification: In regulatory and commercial contexts, oznake can refer to official marks or quality labels that indicate authenticity, compliance with standards, or product provenance, such as a quality mark or certification symbol.

See also: oznaka.