Sample Representation Terms
The following are samples of Representation Terms that have been used for the exchange of electronic messages in systems such as NIEM or GJXDM 3.0:
| Term | Usage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Monetary value with units of currency. |
| BinaryObject | Set of finite-length sequences of binary octets used to represent sound, images and other structures. |
| Code | An enumerated list of all allowable values. Each enumerated value is a string that for brevity represents a specific meaning. For example for a PersonGenderCode the valid values might be "male", "female" or "unknown". |
| Date | An ISO 8601 date usually in the format YYYY-MM-DD |
| DateTime | An ISO 8601 date (in the format YYYY-MM-DD) AND time structure. Note: Do not use unless BOTH the date AND time are REQUIRED fields. If one OR the other is optional always specify the data elements as separate date and time elements. |
| Graphic | Used to store images. Secondary to Binary Object. |
| ID | Abbreviation for Identifier |
| Identifier | A language-independent label, sign or token used to establish identity of, and uniquely distinguish one instance of an object within an identification scheme. |
| Indicator | Boolean, exactly two mutually exclusive values (true or false). A precise definition must be given for the meaning of a true value. |
| Measure | Numeric value determined by measurement with units. Typically used with items such as height or weight. if the unit of measure is not clear it should be specified. |
| Name | A textual label used as identification of an object. A name is usually meaningful in some language, and is the primary means of identification of objects for humans. Unlike an identifier, a name is not necessarily unique. |
| Number | Assigned or determined by calculation. |
| Text | Character string generally in the form of words. |
| Time | An ISO 8601 time structure. |
| Value | A type of Numeric. |
| Percent | A type of Numeric that traditionally is the results of a ratio calculation that ranges from values of 0 to 1 for values of 0% to 100%. |
| Quantity | Non-monetary numeric value or count with units. |
| Rate | A type of Numeric |
| Year | An ISO 8601 Year |
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