tidsspecifik

Tidsspecifik is an adjective used in Scandinavian languages to describe something that is tied to or applicable only at a particular time or within a defined time window. The term is often used in contexts such as information systems, data modeling, planning, and documentation to indicate time dependence or time-bound relevance.

In data and information systems, tidsspecifik data refer to values or rules whose meaning or validity changes over time. Such data are usually stored with timestamps or explicit validity intervals (for example, from a start date to an end date). This is different from static data that remain the same regardless of when they are accessed. A tidsspecifik price, for instance, applies only during a specified promotional period.

In modeling and requirements engineering, tidsspecifik properties describe attributes or constraints that have a time-bound scope. In planning and scheduling, tidsspecifik constraints define when actions may occur or when resources are available, often requiring clear definitions of time zones and periods.

Related concepts include temporal data, time-dependent or time-bound information, and versioned data, where historical states are preserved alongside current values. Practically, handling tidsspecifik information involves explicit validity intervals, careful management of retroactive changes, and consistent use of timestamps to avoid ambiguity.

Etymology and usage: the term combines tid (time) with specifik (specific). While widely used in Swedish and Norwegian technical writing, the concept is common to discussions of temporal data management across languages. See also temporal data, validity period, and time-stamped data.