tehninimi
Tehninimi is a term used to describe the formal designation assigned to a technological artifact, process, or organism within technical and scientific contexts. In Estonian-language usage it translates roughly to “technical name” and is employed to ensure precise identification in catalogs, standards, and databases. Tehninimi is typically distinct from common, brand, or marketing names, emphasizing clarity, stability, and interoperability across languages and systems.
Formation and scope. Tehninimi encompasses several naming traditions depending on the domain. For hardware and software,
Usage and purpose. Tehninimi provide unambiguous references in documentation, catalogs, safety data, technical standards, and metadata
Limitations. Because tehninimi prioritize precision over familiarity, they can be opaque to non-specialists and often require