óstruktúrð
óstruktúrð is a term used to describe the state or quality of lacking a fixed structure within a system, dataset, organization, or process. Etymology-wise it derives from ó- meaning not, plus strúktúr meaning structure, with the suffix -ð forming a noun. In Icelandic discourse, it is used to discuss environments characterized by informal, ad hoc, or emergent arrangements rather than formalized schemas.
Definition and scope: In data science, óstruktúrð refers to unstructured data or environments where data lack
Characteristics: common features include heterogeneity, absence of a fixed schema, continual evolution, and a reliance on
Implications and management: working with óstruktúrð calls for flexible architectures, such as schema-on-read approaches and rich
Examples: plain text documents, social media content, multimedia repositories, customer reviews, and exploratory research notes frequently
Related concepts: unstructured data, structured data, schema-on-read, data governance, and information architecture. Note: the term is