ustrukturert

Ustruktureret is a Norwegian adjective meaning not organized according to a predefined structure or schema. It is used in information management and data science to describe information that does not conform to a fixed data model.

In computing, unstructured data refers to content without a uniform schema, such as free text from emails and documents, as well as multimedia files like images, audio, and video. Unlike structured data stored in databases with predefined fields, unstructured data is heterogeneous and harder to search and analyze without additional processing.

Semi-structured data, such as JSON or XML, has markers but does not fit neatly into rigid tables. To extract value from unstructured data, techniques from natural language processing and machine learning are used for tasks such as text extraction, entity recognition, sentiment analysis, and content indexing.

Storage and retrieval rely on scalable data platforms, such as data lakes and document stores, often using vector-based search for similarity and retrieval.

In everyday language, ustruktureret can describe notes, interviews, or plans that lack formal organization. The term is commonly used in contrast with structured approaches to data governance, information architecture, and decision-making.