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August 29, 2026
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Use this record for one canonical semantic concept. Before creating it, search Preferred Label and Aliases to avoid duplicates.
Definition
State the concept in one or two precise sentences. Define what it is, not merely where it appears.
Scope
Use this tag when
Do not use this tag when
Boundary examples
- Included:
- Excluded:
Vocabulary guidance
- Record alternate spellings, abbreviations, former names, and common search terms in Aliases.
- Choose one primary Tag Type.
- Assign one primary Parent Tag unless this is a root concept.
- Use Related Tags for associative links that are neither broader nor narrower.
- Do not use a second tag when an alias will preserve the distinction adequately.
Governance checklist
Preferred Label is singular, concise, and unambiguous.
Definition is present.
Tag Type is selected.
Parent Tag is assigned, or the tag is intentionally a root concept.
Aliases were checked for duplicates.
Scope Note explains important boundaries.
Governance Status is Approved before production use.
If Deprecated or Merged, Merged Into identifies the approved replacement.
Usage notes
Record decisions, edge cases, and future taxonomy review notes here.