enclosuresuch

Enclosuresuch is a term used in some niche discussions to denote the act or capability of locating an appropriate enclosure for an item or data. The word is a blend of "enclosure" and the German "Such" meaning "search," though it has not been standardized or widely adopted.

In logistics and packaging, enclosuresuch refers to software or algorithms that analyze item dimensions, weight, fragility, and transport constraints to select or design the most suitable enclosure. Benefits often cited include reduced material use, improved protection, and space efficiency.

In digital content management, some use the term to describe querying for enclosure elements—attachments or media files linked to a content item, often in metadata schemas such as RSS or Atom. This usage is less formal and varies by platform.

Implementations are typically described in product documentation or white papers rather than formal standards; there is no single governing body. As a result, the term may be encountered with different scopes depending on the domain and vendor.

Related topics include enclosure (packaging), packaging optimization, enclosure (computing), RSS enclosure, and metadata search.