SIST ISO 19104:2017

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 19104
First edition
2016-10-01
Geographic information —
Terminology
Information géographique — Terminologie
Reference number
ISO 19104:2016(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Conformance . 1
2.1 Conformance class overview . 1
2.2 Terminological entry conformance class . 1
2.2.1 Terminological entry aggregated conformance classes . 1
2.2.2 Selection and harmonization of concepts conformance class . 2
2.2.3 Terminological entry content conformance class . 2
2.2.4 Terminological entry drafting conformance class . 3
2.2.5 Cultural and linguistic adaptation conformance class . 3
2.2.6 Layout and formatting of terminological entries conformance class . 3
2.3 Terminology register conformance class . 3
2.3.1 Terminology register aggregated conformance classes . 3
2.3.2 Terminology register structure conformance class . 4
2.3.3 Terminology register stakeholder conformance class . 4
2.3.4 Terminology register information package conformance class . 5
2.3.5 Terminology register schema conformance class . 5
3 Normative references . 5
4 Terms and definitions . 6
5 Abbreviated terms .11
6 General principles .11
7 Selection and harmonization of concepts .12
7.1 General .12
7.2 Requirements Class — Selection and harmonization of concepts .12
7.3 Requirement — Selection of concepts .13
7.4 Requirement — Development of concept system .13
7.5 Requirement — Harmonization of concepts .13
8 Terminological entries .14
8.1 General .14
8.2 Terminological entry content .14
8.2.1 Requirements Class — Terminological entry content .14
8.2.2 Requirement — Terminological entry content .15
8.3 Terminological entry drafting .16
8.3.1 Requirements Class — Terminological entry drafting .16
8.3.2 Requirement — Entry number .16
8.3.3 Requirement — Preferred terms, admitted terms, deprecated terms .17
8.3.4 Requirement — Equivalent term .18
8.3.5 Requirement — Abbreviation .19
8.3.6 Requirement — Symbol . .19
8.3.7 Requirement — Definition .20
8.3.8 Requirement — Non-verbal representation .21
8.3.9 Requirement — Examples .22
8.3.10 Requirement — Notes to entry .22
8.3.11 Requirement — Source .22
8.4 Cultural and linguistic adaptation .23
8.4.1 Requirements class — Cultural and linguistic adaptation .23
8.4.2 Requirement — Reference environment .23
8.4.3 Requirement — Degree of correspondence .23
9 Representation of terminological entries in rendered documents .24
9.1 General .24
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9.2 Requirements Class — Layout and formatting of terminological entries .24
9.3 Requirement — Terminological entry presentation .24
10 Terminology registers .25
10.1 General .25
10.2 Terminology register structure .25
10.2.1 Requirements class — Terminology register structure .25
10.2.2 Requirement — Simple terminology register .26
10.2.3 Requirement — Hierarchical multi-lingual terminology register .26
10.2.4 Requirement — Reference language subregister .26
10.2.5 Requirement — Submitted language subregister .27
10.3 Terminology register stakeholders .27
10.3.1 Requirements class — Terminology register stakeholders .27
10.3.2 Requirement — Register stakeholders general requirement .28
10.3.3 Requirement — Terminology register owner .28
10.3.4 Requirement — Terminology register manager .28
10.4 Terminology register information package .29
10.4.1 Requirements class — Terminology register information package .29
10.4.2 Requirement — Information package general requirements .29
10.4.3 Requirement — Core information package .30
10.4.4 Requirement — Supplementary information package .30
10.5 Terminology register schema .31
10.5.1 General.31
10.5.2 Notation .32
10.5.3 Requirements class — Terminology register schema .32
10.5.4 Requirement — Simple terminology register schema .34
10.5.5 Requirement — Hierarchical multi-lingual terminology register schema .34
10.5.6 Requirement — TermStakeholder class .34
10.5.7 Requirement — TermRegister class .36
10.5.8 Requirement — TermRegisterEntry class .40
10.5.9 Requirement — Example class .47
10.5.10 Requirement — NoteToEntry class .48
10.5.11 Requirement — TermAddition class .48
10.5.12 Requirement — TermAmendment class .51
10.5.13 Requirement — TermClarification class .52
10.5.14 Requirement — TermSubregisterDescription class.53
Annex A (normative) Abstract test suite .56
Annex B (normative) Multi-lingual environments .64
Annex C (normative) Format of terminological entries .68
Annex D (informative) Example of a core information package — ISO/TC 211 Multi-Lingual
Glossary of Terms .71
Annex E (informative) Example of supplementary information package — ISO/TC 211
Multi-Lingual Glossary of Terms .78
Bibliography .83
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 211, Geographic information/Geomatics.
This first edition of ISO 19104 cancels and replaces ISO/TS 19104:2008, which has been technically
revised.
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Introduction
A common language is an essential prerequisite to human communication. A simple knowledge of
vocabulary however, is insufficient to guarantee effective communication. A word can have several
meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Similarly, a concept can be referenced by several
terms, each communicating a different connotation or level of emphasis.
The issues associated with language extend far beyond day-to-day communication. Every field of
endeavour, from engineering to cookery, has its own vocabulary. To participate in discussions on a
subject, it is necessary to understand both the terms and the context in which they are used. Imprecise
usage (for example, by using two terms interchangeably when, in fact, they have distinctly different
connotations) may have unfortunate consequences.
The risks compound considerably when translating terminology from one language (for example,
English) to another (for example, Mandarin Chinese). The different cultures, language structures and
character sets can present difficulties in ensuring that terminological entries in both languages have
precisely the same meaning.
This document specifies requirements for the development of terminological entries in the field of
geographic information. Its scope includes the development of concepts, the content and drafting of
terminological entries, and the presentation of terminological records. It also includes guidelines for
the cultural and linguistic adaptation of terminological entries based on the provisions of ISO 10241-2.
This document applies the provisions of ISO 19135-1 to the registration of geospatial concepts. A schema
for the establishment of multi-lingual terminology registers is provided. The provisions of ISO 19135-1
regarding the management and maintenance of registers are also applied.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 19104:2016(E)
Geographic information — Terminology
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for the collection, management and publication of terminology
in the field of geographic information.
The scope of this document includes
— selection of concepts, harmonization of concepts and development of concept systems,
— structure and content of terminological entries,
— term selection,
— definition preparation,
— cultural and linguistic adaptation,
— layout and formatting requirements in rendered documents, and
— establishment and management of terminology registers.
This document is applicable to International Standards and Technical Specifications in the field of
geographic information.
2 Conformance
2.1 Conformance class overview
This document defines two aggregate conformance classes, namely
— terminological entry – for preparing and publishing terminological entries, and
— terminology register – for establishing and managing terminology registers.
Any terminological entry or terminology register claiming conformance with this document shall
comply with its respective aggregate conformance class and shall satisfy the associated abstract test
suite requirements described in Annex A.
2.2 Terminological entry conformance class
2.2.1 Terminological entry aggregated conformance classes
The terminological entry conformance class is an aggregate of five distinct conformance classes, namely
— selection and harmonization of concepts,
— terminological entry content,
— terminological entry drafting,
— cultural and linguistic adaptation, and
— layout and formatting of terminological entries.
The characteristics of the terminological entry conformance class are defined in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Terminological entry conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminological entry

Standardization target terminological entry
Dependency 2.2.2 – Selection and harmonization of concepts conformance class

Dependency 2.2.3 – Terminological entry content conformance class

Dependency 2.2.4 – Terminological entry drafting conformance class

Dependency 2.2.5 – Cultural and linguistic adaptation conformance class

Dependency 2.2.6 – Layout and formatting of terminological entries conformance class

Requirements All requirements in Tables 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Tests All tests in Tables 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
2.2.2 Selection and harmonization of concepts conformance class
Table 2 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for the selection and harmonization of
concepts.
Table 2 — Selection and harmonization of concepts conformance class
Conformance class identifier concept selection

Standardization target terminological entry
Dependency ISO 704:2009
Dependency ISO 860:2007
Dependency ISO 10241-1:2011
Requirements All requirements in Clause 7

Tests All tests in A.1
2.2.3 Terminological entry content conformance class
Table 3 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for terminological entry content.
Table 3 — Terminological entry content conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminological entry content

Standardization target terminological entry
Dependency ISO 704:2009
Dependency ISO 10241-1:2011
Requirements All requirements in 8.2

Tests All tests in A.2
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2.2.4 Terminological entry drafting conformance class
Table 4 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for terminological entry drafting.
Table 4 — Terminological entry drafting conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminological entry drafting

Standardization target terminological entry
Dependency ISO 704:2009
Dependency ISO 10241-1:2011
Requirements All requirements in 8.3

Tests All tests in A.3
2.2.5 Cultural and linguistic adaptation conformance class
Table 5 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for cultural and linguistic adaptation.
Table 5 — Cultural and linguistic adaptation conformance class
Conformance class identifier cultural and linguistic adaptation

Standardization target terminological entry
Dependency ISO/IEC Guide 21-1
Dependency ISO 10241-2:2012
Requirements All requirements in 8.4

Tests All tests in A.4
2.2.6 Layout and formatting of terminological entries conformance class
Table 6 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for the layout and formatting of
terminological entries.
Table 6 — Layout and formatting of terminological entries conformance class
Conformance class identifier layout and formatting

Standardization target terminological entry
Dependency ISO 10241-1:2011
Requirements All requirements in 9

Tests All tests in A.5
2.3 Terminology register conformance class
2.3.1 Terminology register aggregated conformance classes
The terminology register conformance class is an aggregate of four distinct conformance classes, being:
— terminology register structure,
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— terminology register stakeholder,
— terminology register information package,
— terminology register schema.
The characteristics of the terminology register conformance class are defined in Table 7.
Table 7 — Terminology register conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminology register

Standardization target terminology register
Dependency 2.3.2 – Terminology register structure conformance class

Dependency 2.3.3 – Terminology register stakeholder conformance class

Dependency 2.3.4 – Terminology register information package conformance class

Dependency 2.3.5 – Terminology register schema conformance class

Requirements All requirements in Tables 8, 9, 10 and 11
Tests All tests in Tables 8, 9, 10 and 11
2.3.2 Terminology register structure conformance class
Table 8 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for terminology register structure.
Table 8 — Terminology register structure conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminology register structure

Standardization target terminology register
Dependency ISO 19135-1:2015
Requirements All requirements in 10.2

Tests All tests in A.6
2.3.3 Terminology register stakeholder conformance class
Table 9 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for terminology register stakeholders.
Table 9 — Terminology register stakeholder conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminology register stakeholder

Standardization target terminology register
Dependency ISO 19135-1:2015
Requirements All requirements in 10.3

Tests All tests in A.7
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2.3.4 Terminology register information package conformance class
Table 10 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for terminology register information
packages.
Table 10 — Terminology register information package conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminology register information package

Standardization target terminology register
Dependency ISO 19135-1:2015
Requirements All requirements in 10.4

Tests All tests in A.8
2.3.5 Terminology register schema conformance class
Table 11 defines the characteristics of the conformance class for terminology register schema.
Table 11 — Terminology register schema conformance class
Conformance class identifier terminology register schema

Standardization target terminology register
Dependency ISO 19103:2015
Dependency ISO 19115-1:2014
Dependency ISO 19135-1:2015
Requirements All requirements in 10.5

Tests All tests in A.9
3 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 639-2, Codes for the representation of names of languages — Part 2: Alpha-3 code
ISO 690, Information and documentation — Guidelines for bibliographic references and citations to
information resources
ISO 704:2009, Terminology work — Principles and methods
ISO 860:2007, Terminology work — Harmonization of concepts and terms
ISO 3166-1, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 1: Country codes
ISO 10241-1:2011, Terminological entries in standards — Part 1: General requirements and examples of
presentation
ISO 10241-2:2012, Terminological entries in standard
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