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noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A carefully selected set of terms, such as words and phrases, such that each concept from the domain of discourse is described using only one term in the set and each term in the set describes only one concept.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, human-sciences, information-science, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 受控詞表 /受控词表 (shòukòng cíbiǎo) — carefully selected set of terms
  • Czech: řízený slovník — carefully selected set of terms
  • Finnish: kontrolloitu sanasto — carefully selected set of terms
  • Indonesian: kosakata terkendali — carefully selected set of terms
  • Malay: perbendaharaan kata terkawal — carefully selected set of terms
  • Polish: słownictwo kontrolowane — carefully selected set of terms
  • Tagalog: supil na sansalitaan — carefully selected set of terms