Glossarist Concept Model — YAML Examples
Concrete YAML examples for every feature of the v2 concept model. Each example is a valid instance against the schemas in ../concept.yaml (managed concept) and ../localized-concept.yaml (localized concept).
Companion files share a numeric prefix and are meant to be read together: NN-topic.yaml is the managed concept, NN-topic-localized*.yaml are its localizations.
Feature Coverage
| # | Topic | Managed concept | Localized concept(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Minimal concept | 01-minimal-concept.yaml | 01-minimal-localized.yaml |
| 02 | Designations (all 7 types + grammar + term_type) | — | 02-designation-expression.yaml, 02-designation-abbreviation.yaml, 02-designation-symbol.yaml |
| 03 | Pronunciation | — | 03-pronunciation.yaml |
| 04 | Definition, notes, examples | — | 04-definition-notes-examples.yaml |
| 05 | Domains (classification) | 05-domains.yaml | 05-domains-localized.yaml |
| 06 | Related concepts (all 32 types) | 06-related-relationships.yaml | 06-related-localized.yaml, 06-related-localized-fra.yaml |
| 07 | Sources & citations (all features) | 07-sources.yaml | 07-sources-localized.yaml |
| 08 | Multi-language / multi-script | 08-multilanguage.yaml | 08-multilanguage-eng.yaml, -ara.yaml, -jpn.yaml, -rus.yaml |
| 09 | Non-verbal representations | — | 09-nonverbal.yaml |
| 10 | Concept references | 10-concept-reference.yaml | 10-concept-reference-localized.yaml |
| 11 | Lifecycle & review | 11-lifecycle.yaml | 11-lifecycle-localized.yaml |
| 12 | Absent & international designations | 12-absent-designation.yaml | 12-absent-designation-eng.yaml, 12-absent-designation-jpn.yaml |
| 13 | Superseded & deprecated lifecycle | 13-superseded-deprecated.yaml | 13-superseded-deprecated-localized.yaml |
| 14 | ISO 12620 term types (34 values) | — | 14-term-types.yaml |
| 15 | Citation & locality features | — | 15-citation-features.yaml |
01 — Minimal Concept
The smallest valid managed concept and its localization.
Features: id, identifier, localized_concepts map, status, date_accepted, structured dates.
02 — Designations (7 types + grammar + term_type)
Seven designation types form a MECE hierarchy:
| Type | Extends | Key additions |
|---|---|---|
expression | Base | prefix, usage_info, field_of_application, grammar_info |
abbreviation | Expression | acronym, initialism, truncation booleans |
symbol | Base | (none — pure base) |
letter_symbol | Symbol | text |
graphical_symbol | Symbol | text, image |
prefix | Base | A prefix that attaches before a designation |
suffix | Base | A suffix that attaches after a designation |
All types inherit from Base: designation, normative_status, geographical_area, language/script/system, international, absent, pronunciation, sources, term_type, related (designation-level), register (ISO 12620 / TBX-Linguist).
- Expression —
02-designation-expression.yaml: preferred/admitted/deprecated terms, all grammar info options (noun, verb, adj, adverb, preposition, participle; gender: m/f/n/c; number: singular/dual/plural),geographical_area(US vs GB),usage_info,field_of_application,term_type(full_form, variant, entry_term, common_name, synonym), designation-level sources. - Abbreviation —
02-designation-abbreviation.yaml: acronym/initialism/truncation booleans, designation-levelrelated(abbreviated_form_for, short_form_for). - Symbol, letter_symbol, graphical_symbol —
02-designation-symbol.yaml: international symbols, text/image representations.
03 — Pronunciation
Pronunciations attach to individual designations with language, script, country, and transcription system (ISO 24229). Demonstrates the three-level cascade: ConceptData defaults → Designation overrides → Pronunciation overrides.
03-pronunciation.yaml: Japanese term with Hepburn romanization and IPA transcriptions; Hiragana variant with script override.
04 — Definition, Notes, Examples
All three use DetailedDefinition — text content with optional per-item sources.
04-definition-notes-examples.yaml: definition with authoritative source, two notes (one with lineage source), and an example.
05 — Domains (Classification)
Domains are language-agnostic classification tags. A concept belongs to subject areas — this is not semantic hierarchy.
05-domains.yaml: ConceptReference array withref_type: "domain".05-domains-localized.yaml: Per-languagedomainURI string (relative, URN, or URL forms).
06 — Related Concepts (All 32 Typed Semantic Relationships)
Typed semantic links between concepts. The full type enum covers four standards:
| Category | Standard | Types |
|---|---|---|
| Lifecycle | ISO 10241-1 | deprecates, supersedes, superseded_by |
| Hierarchical | ISO 10241-1 / ISO 25964 | broader, narrower |
| Generic hierarchy | ISO 25964 (BTG/NTG) | broader_generic, narrower_generic |
| Partitive hierarchy | ISO 25964 (BTP/NTP) | broader_partitive, narrower_partitive |
| Instantial hierarchy | ISO 25964 (BTI/NTI) | broader_instantial, narrower_instantial |
| Equivalence | ISO 10241-1 / ISO 25964 / SKOS | equivalent, exact_match |
| Approximate mapping | ISO 25964 / SKOS | close_match |
| Cross-vocabulary mapping | SKOS | broad_match, narrow_match, related_match |
| Comparative | ISO 10241-1 | compare, contrast |
| Associative | ISO 10241-1 / ISO 25964 | see |
| Associative subtypes | ISO 25964 / TBX | related_concept, related_concept_broader, related_concept_narrower |
| Spatiotemporal | ISO 25964 / TBX | sequentially_related_concept, spatially_related_concept, temporally_related_concept |
| Lexical | ISO 12620 / TBX | homograph, false_friend |
| Designation-level | ISO 10241-1 | abbreviated_form_for, short_form_for |
06-related-relationships.yaml: All 27 relationship types at the managed concept level, organized by category.06-related-localized.yaml: Englishseerelationship at the localization level.06-related-localized-fra.yaml: Frenchfalse_friend(ISO 12620/TBX) — a relationship that only exists in one language.
07 — Sources & Citations (All Features)
Sources appear at five levels: managed concept, localized concept, definition/note/example, designation, and non-verbal representation. Each source has:
type: authoritative or lineagestatus: 10 values (identical, similar, modified, restyle, context_added, generalisation, specialisation, unspecified, related, not_equal)origin: structured citation withref(always a hash with source/id/version), locality, link, original, custom_localitymodification: free-text description of changes07-sources.yaml: Managed concept with authoritative and lineage sources.07-sources-localized.yaml: All 10 source status values, locality ranges (reference_from → reference_to), custom_locality, link field, original field, modification notes.
08 — Multi-Language / Multi-Script
A concept with four localizations demonstrating different scripts and writing systems.
08-multilanguage.yaml: Managed concept with eng/ara/jpn/rus map.08-multilanguage-eng.yaml: English (Latn) with expression + abbreviation.08-multilanguage-ara.yaml: Arabic (Arab) with entry_status.08-multilanguage-jpn.yaml: Japanese with Kanji/Kana/Latn variants, demonstrating the script cascade and pronunciation overrides.08-multilanguage-rus.yaml: Russian (Cyrl) with transliterated form using ISO 24229 conversion system code.
09 — Non-Verbal Representations
URI references to external resources (ISO 10241-1 §6.5): images, tables, formulas. Resources live outside the concept model and are referenced by relative path, URN, or URL.
09-nonverbal.yaml: Three representation types with different URI schemes.
10 — Concept References
Typed references to other concepts — local (same glossary) or external (another registry). ref_type values: local, designation, urn, domain.
10-concept-reference.yaml: Domain references on managed concept.10-concept-reference-localized.yaml: Local, URN, and designation references on localized concept.
11 — Lifecycle & Review
Status transitions, structured dates, review metadata, release version, and lineage similarity tracking.
Review dates are MANAGEMENT events — reviewDate / reviewDecisionDate / reviewDecisionEvent are backward-compatible aliases for typed ConceptDate entries (type: review, type: review_decision with event_description).
11-lifecycle.yaml: Managed concept with dates (accepted, amended), supersedes relationship.11-lifecycle-localized.yaml: entry_status, dates, review_date/decision, lineage_source_similarity, release version.
12 — Absent & International Designations
absent: true— explicitly marks that no designation exists in this language.international: true— symbol valid across all languages (no script override).12-absent-designation.yaml: Managed concept with eng/jpn map.12-absent-designation-eng.yaml: English with normal expression + international symbol.12-absent-designation-jpn.yaml: Japanese withabsent: trueexpression, international symbol shared, transliterated form as admitted alternative.
13 — Superseded & Deprecated Lifecycle
Demonstrates the deprecated/superseded concept lifecycle — a concept that was replaced by a newer entry. Shows:
Managed concept with
status: supersededsuperseded_byanddeprecatesrelationshipsLocalized concept with
entry_status: supersedednormative_status: deprecatedandnormative_status: supersededon designationsRetired date
13-superseded-deprecated.yaml: Managed concept with superseded_by, deprecates, retired date.13-superseded-deprecated-localized.yaml: Deprecated/superseded designations, entry_status transitions.
14 — ISO 12620 Term Types (34 Values)
ISO 12620 / TBX term_type classification for designations. All 34 values organized by category:
| Category | Types |
|---|---|
| Orthographic/structural | full_form, abbreviation, acronym, initialism, clipped_term, short_form, transliterated_form, transcribed_form, truncation, variant |
| Symbolic/formulaic | symbol, formula, equation, logical_expression, mathematical_expression, reference_symbol, figure_symbol, graphic_symbol, letter_symbol, roman_numeral |
| Usage/provenance | code, common_name, entry_term, internationalism, international_scientific_term, part_number, phrase, phraseological_unit, scientific_name, shortcut, sku, standard_text, synonym, synonymous_phrase |
14-term-types.yaml: All 34 term_type values demonstrated with contextual designations.
15 — Citation & Locality Features
All citation and locality features in one example:
| Feature | Shown in |
|---|---|
| Structured citation (ref: source + id + version) | multiple sources |
| Locality single reference (clause, section, page, annex) | multiple sources |
| Locality range (reference_from → reference_to) | clause 3.3.3–3.3.5, pages 42–47 |
| Custom locality (name-value pairs) | schema/version/department |
| Link field (URL to source) | ISO 9000, ISO 9001 |
| Original field (transitional) | note source |
15-citation-features.yaml: All citation features with contextual examples.
Cross-Cutting DATA Concerns
The ontology uses union domains for properties that legitimately appear at multiple levels:
| Concern | Property | Levels | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sources | gloss:hasSource | Concept, L10n, Designation, Def, NVR | 07 (concept, l10n, def, desig), 09 (NVR) |
| Relationships | gloss:hasRelatedConcept | Concept, L10n, Designation | 06 (concept, l10n), 02-abbreviation (designation) |
| Dates | gloss:hasDate | Concept, L10n | 11, 13 (both levels) |
| Language | gloss:language | L10n, Designation, Pronunciation | 03, 08 |
Schema-to-Example Mapping
The tables below map each schema feature to the example(s) that demonstrate it.
Managed concept features (concept.yaml)
| Feature | Examples |
|---|---|
id / identifier | 01, 05, 06, 10, 11, 13 |
data.uri | 01 (urn:iec:std:iec:60050-113-01-01) |
data.localized_concepts | 01, 05, 06, 08, 10, 11, 13 |
data.domains | 05, 10 |
data.sources | 01, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11 |
data.related | (localized-level only) |
data.dates | 11, 13 |
status (7 values) | 01 (valid), 11 (valid), 13 (superseded) |
date_accepted | 01, 06, 11 |
related (32 types) | 06 (all 32), 11 (supersedes), 13 (superseded_by, deprecates) |
sources (concept-level) | 01, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11 |
Localized concept features (localized-concept.yaml)
| Feature | Examples |
|---|---|
language_code | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08, 09, 12, 14, 15 |
script (ISO 15924) | 03 (Hani), 08 (Hani, Kana, Latn, Cyrl, Arab) |
system (ISO 24229) | 03 (Hepburn, IPA), 08 (UN:rus-Cyrl:Latn:1993) |
entry_status (4 values) | 08-ara (not_valid), 11 (valid), 13 (superseded) |
terms (7 types) | 02 (expression, abbreviation, symbol, letter_symbol, graphical_symbol), 04, 14 |
definition | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 09, 11, 13, 14, 15 |
domain | 05-localized |
notes | 04, 07, 15 |
examples | 04, 07, 15 |
sources | 01, 02, 04, 07, 11, 13 |
dates | 11, 13 |
related | 06-localized, 06-fra |
references | 10-localized |
lineage_source_similarity | 11 |
release | 11, 13 |
review_date / review_decision_date / review_decision_event | 11 |
non_verbal_rep | 09 |
classification | 11 (admitted) |
review_type | 11 (editorial) |
Designation features (localized-concept.yaml → designation)
| Feature | Examples |
|---|---|
designation | all examples |
normative_status (4 values) | 02 (preferred, admitted, deprecated), 12, 13 (deprecated, superseded) |
geographical_area | 02 (US, GB), 14 (US) |
type (7 values) | 02 (5 types shown; prefix/suffix in schema) |
language (per-designation override) | 03 |
script (per-designation override) | 03, 08-jpn, 08-rus |
system (per-designation override) | 08-rus |
international | 02-symbol, 04, 12 |
absent | 12 |
pronunciation | 03, 08-jpn |
sources (per-designation) | 02-expression, 07, 09 |
term_type (34 values) | 08-rus (transliterated_form), 14 (all 34) |
related (designation-level) | 02-abbreviation |
prefix | 02-expression (non-) |
usage_info | 02-expression |
field_of_application | 02-expression |
grammar_info | 02-expression (noun, verb, adj, adverb, preposition, participle; gender; number) |
acronym / initialism / truncation | 02-abbreviation |
text (letter/graphical symbol) | 02-symbol |
image (graphical symbol) | 02-symbol |
Citation & source features
| Feature | Examples |
|---|---|
| Structured citation (ref: source + id + version) | 01, 04, 07, 15 |
| Locality (single reference) | 07, 15 |
| Locality (range: reference_to) | 07, 15 |
| Custom locality | 07, 15 |
| Link field | 07, 15 |
| Original field | 15 |
| Source type (authoritative/lineage) | all source examples |
| Source status (10 values) | 07 (all 10) |
| Modification | 07, 15 |
Relationship type coverage
| Category | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lifecycle | deprecates | 06, 13 |
| Lifecycle | supersedes | 06, 11 |
| Lifecycle | superseded_by | 06, 13 |
| Hierarchical | broader | 06 |
| Hierarchical | narrower | 06 |
| Generic | broader_generic | 06 |
| Generic | narrower_generic | 06 |
| Partitive | broader_partitive | 06 |
| Partitive | narrower_partitive | 06 |
| Instantial | broader_instantial | 06 |
| Instantial | narrower_instantial | 06 |
| Equivalence | equivalent | 06 |
| Equivalence | exact_match | 06 |
| Mapping | close_match | 06 |
| Mapping | broad_match | 06 |
| Mapping | narrow_match | 06 |
| Mapping | related_match | 06 |
| Comparative | compare | 06 |
| Comparative | contrast | 06 |
| Associative | see | 06, 06-localized |
| Associative | related_concept | 06 |
| Associative | related_concept_broader | 06 |
| Associative | related_concept_narrower | 06 |
| Spatiotemporal | sequentially_related_concept | 06 |
| Spatiotemporal | spatially_related_concept | 06 |
| Spatiotemporal | temporally_related_concept | 06 |
| Lexical | homograph | 06 |
| Lexical | false_friend | 06-localized-fra |
| Designation | abbreviated_form_for | 02-abbreviation |
| Designation | short_form_for | 02-abbreviation |