A word in the name of a data element describing the category to which the data element belongs; e.g., "date", "name", "code." The word establishes the general structure and domain of a standard data element.[DoD 8320.1-M-1; DoD 8320.1-M-X; NBS Special Pub 500-149]
Ligama elikwigama lelungu logcino-lwazi elichaza udidi apho luhlala khona, umz. âumhlaâ, âigamaâ, âikhowudiâ. Igama lenza isakhiwo esiqhelekileyo kunye nommandla welungu logcino-lwazi olusemgangathweni.[DoD 8320.1-M-1; DoD 8320.1-M-X; NBS I-PU ekhethekileyo 500-149]