| Data Category: short form | |
|---|---|
| Key | 332 |
| PID | http://www.isocat.org/datcat/DC-332 |
| Type | simple |
| Owner | Wright, Sue Ellen |
| Scope | public |
| 1. Administration Information Section | |
| 1.1 Administration Record | |
| Identifier | shortForm |
| Version | 1:0 |
| Registration Status | private |
| Administration Status | private |
| Justification | ISO 30042 |
| Origin | ISO 30042 |
| 1.1.1 Creation | |
| Creation Date | 2004-07-09 |
| Change Description | 12620-2:2003; 12620-3:2003 |
| 1.1.2 Last Change | |
| Last Change Date | 2011-12-28 |
| Change Description | Updated source |
| 2. Description Section | |
| Profile | Terminology |
| 2.1 Data Element Name Section | |
| Data Element Name | short form |
| Source | ISO 30042 |
[-]2.2 English Language Section | |
| Language | English (en) |
| 2.2.1 Name Section | |
| Name | short form |
| Name Status | preferred name |
| 2.2.2 Definition Section | |
| Definition | A variant of a multiword term or lexeme that includes fewer words than the full form. |
| Source | ISO12620 |
| 2.2.3 Explanation Section | |
| Explanation | Many short forms are associated with long proper nouns, such as the names of governmental agencies, chemical compounds, and the like. |
| Source | ISO 12620:1999; SALT |