Uksearv

Uksearv is a term used in Estonian-language contexts to describe the numeric or alphanumeric identifier assigned to a specific doorway within a building. It functions as a localized door number intended for navigation, asset management, and data attribution in architectural plans and information systems.

The word is formed as a compound of ukse (door) and arv (number), reflecting its etymology and its role as a doorway-based identifier. In practice, uksearv is used to distinguish entries that share a common building or floor, and it can appear in plans, maps, and facility-management databases as a stable reference point for inspections, deliveries, and emergency response.

In contemporary practice, uksearv is often encountered in building information modeling (BIM), GIS-enabled urban-information systems, and digital facility management. It is typically used alongside other location fields such as floor level, unit number, or parcel identifiers to enable door-level navigation and data attribution. While the term is most common in Estonian contexts, similar door-identification schemes exist in other regions under different names.

Examples of usage might include labeling an entrance as uksearv 12A in a large residential complex or office building to streamline deliveries and visitor management. Limitations include uneven adoption and regional variation in terminology, which can affect interoperability across systems. Related concepts include door addressing, postal addressing, GIS, and BIM.