Vektorregistrid

Vektorregistrid, or vektorregistrid, is a term used to describe a unique identifier assigned to a vector record within a vector registry system. A vector registry is a data store designed to manage vector representations—such as embeddings produced by machine learning models, geospatial vectors, or feature vectors used in similarity search. The vektorregistrid provides a stable reference to a specific vector regardless of where the vector is stored or how it is transformed in subsequent processing.

Origin and meaning: The term is a compound of vektor (vector) and registrid (registration ID), borrowing from Norwegian naming conventions in technical contexts. The concept is language-agnostic and can be implemented in any system that requires persistent vector references.

Implementation and format: In practice, a vektorregistrid is typically a string, often formatted as a UUID or a hash-based identifier. It is stored alongside the vector in the registry, and may encode provenance metadata, such as data source, creation timestamp, vector dimension, and version. The registry should ensure idempotence (the same vector receives the same ID if requested again) or provide a controlled reassignment policy.

Applications: Vektorregistrid is used to enable reproducible experiments, versioned datasets, and reliable retrieval in vector databases and feature stores. It supports operations such as indexing, deduplication, provenance tracking, and access control. Potential challenges include handling collisions, maintaining registry integrity, and ensuring portability across storage backends.

See also: vector database, embedding, UUID, content-addressable storage, feature store.