termszeker

Termszeker is a Dutch neologism used in discussions of terminology management and information governance. It combines termen (terms) and zeker (certain, reliable) and refers to the property of terms that are defined, stable, and unambiguous across contexts.

Definition and characteristics: A termszeker term has an explicit definition in a controlled vocabulary or glossary, a canonical spelling, and a defined scope. It is accompanied by metadata such as synonyms, scope notes, and relationships to other terms. Governance processes—approval, versioning, reviews, and deprecation rules—are typically in place to maintain termszeker status.

Usage and purpose: The concept is intended to reduce misinterpretation and enable reliable data exchange, search, and documentation. It is commonly discussed in technical writing, data governance, and knowledge management, especially within Dutch-speaking organizations.

Illustrative usage: A termszeker term might be "data subject" within a privacy glossary, with a precise definition, links to regulatory references, and specified allowed synonyms to prevent drift in meaning across policies and datasets.

Related concepts: Related ideas include controlled vocabulary, glossary, ontology, and terminology management. Termszeker functions as a descriptive label for the outcome of applying formal governance to terminology within an organization.