grundkategorier
grundkategorier describes the highest level of categories used to organize a set of items, data, or information within a classification system. The term grundkategorier is used in Swedish to describe the foundational groupings under a root category from which more specific subcategories are developed. They provide a stable, navigable framework that supports tagging, searching, filtering, and comparative analysis across languages and contexts.
In practice, grundkategorier function as the broad domains or sectors that structure content or products. They
Common domains include libraries, e-commerce, and government or organizational data portals. For example, a library system
Design considerations include choosing stable, broad terms; avoiding overlap between top-level categories; balancing granularity; and planning