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Graphic notations for concept modelling in terminology work and its relationship with UML — Part 1: Guidelines for using UML notation in terminology work

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ISO 24156-1:2014

Graphic notations for concept modelling in terminology work and its relationship with UML — Part 1: Guidelines for using UML notation in terminology work

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Number of pages:: 24
Publication date:: October 3, 2014
Edition:: ISO IS 24156 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 01.020

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ISO 24156-1:2014 gives guidelines for using a subset of UML symbols independent of their normal UML meaning, to represent concepts in concept models that result from concept analysis. It describes how UML symbols can be used for that. A UML profile designed for this purpose is used to represent concepts and concept relations in terminology work. ISO 24156-1:2014 does not describe UML and its general use in depth. These matters are covered in ISO/IEC 19505‑1 and ISO/IEC 19505‑2. ISO 24156-1:2014 does not describe the principles and methods of terminology work. This is covered in ISO 704. ISO 24156-1:2014 does not define the fundamental concepts of terminology work. This is covered in ISO 1087‑1.

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Technical committee: ISO/TC 37/SC 1 - Principles and methods
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Abstract

Overview

ISO 24156-1:2014 - Graphic notations for concept modelling in terminology work and its relationship with UML - Part 1: Guidelines for using UML notation in terminology work - provides practical guidance on using a subset of UML symbols (via a user-defined UML profile) to represent concepts and concept relations produced by concept analysis. The standard defines how UML graphic notation can be re-used, independent of standard UML semantics, to produce ISO-compliant concept diagrams and concept models for terminology work.

Key topics and technical requirements

Scope and purpose
- Use a restricted set of UML symbols as graphic representations of terminological concepts, not to replace UML semantics.
- Promote consistent concept modelling that can feed information, data and software modelling.
Mapping UML to terminological concepts
- Adopt the UML class symbol to represent a concept (designation in top compartment; characteristics in the lower compartment).
- Use UML notation for concept systems (concept models) while keeping semantics aligned with ISO 1087-1 and ISO 704.
Attributes vs characteristics
- Distinguish UML attributes (generalization notation) and characteristics (generic relations) as used in terminology.
- The UML class bottom compartment for operations is not used in ISO 24156-1.
Criteria of subdivision and generalization sets
- Represent criteria of subdivision with UML generalization sets (common arrowhead or dashed-line notation) and display the full wording of subdivision criteria.
Constraints and multiplicity
- Apply UML multiplicity and constraint notation to express semantic restrictions and cardinality in concept models.
Deliverables in the standard
- A user-defined UML profile and an informative Annex A table mapping ISO 1087-1 concepts to UML symbols.

Practical applications and who uses it

ISO 24156-1 is valuable for:

Terminologists developing formal concept diagrams and concept systems.
Information architects, ontology engineers and knowledge managers aligning terminological models with information and data models.
Standards developers and technical writers creating consistent concept representations across standards documentation.
Software and data modelers who need to transform concept models into machine-readable formats for information modelling or software development.

Practical uses include producing ISO-compliant concept diagrams, integrating terminology with UML-based modelling tools, and enabling clearer handoffs between terminology work and information/data modelling.

Related standards

ISO 1087-1 (terminology vocabulary)
ISO 704 (terminology principles and methods)
ISO/IEC 19505‑1 and ISO/IEC 19505‑2 (UML infrastructure and superstructure)
ISO 10241-1 (terminological entries in standards)

Keywords: ISO 24156-1, UML profile, concept modelling, terminology work, concept diagrams, ISO 1087-1, ISO 704, multiplicity, generalization set, constraints.

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Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Scope and purpose
- Use a restricted set of UML symbols as graphic representations of terminological concepts, not to replace UML semantics.
- Promote consistent concept modelling that can feed information, data and software modelling.
Mapping UML to terminological concepts
- Adopt the UML class symbol to represent a concept (designation in top compartment; characteristics in the lower compartment).
- Use UML notation for concept systems (concept models) while keeping semantics aligned with ISO 1087-1 and ISO 704.
Attributes vs characteristics
- Distinguish UML attributes (generalization notation) and characteristics (generic relations) as used in terminology.
- The UML class bottom compartment for operations is not used in ISO 24156-1.
Criteria of subdivision and generalization sets
- Represent criteria of subdivision with UML generalization sets (common arrowhead or dashed-line notation) and display the full wording of subdivision criteria.
Constraints and multiplicity
- Apply UML multiplicity and constraint notation to express semantic restrictions and cardinality in concept models.
Deliverables in the standard
- A user-defined UML profile and an informative Annex A table mapping ISO 1087-1 concepts to UML symbols.

Practical applications and who uses it

ISO 24156-1 is valuable for:

Terminologists developing formal concept diagrams and concept systems.
Information architects, ontology engineers and knowledge managers aligning terminological models with information and data models.
Standards developers and technical writers creating consistent concept representations across standards documentation.
Software and data modelers who need to transform concept models into machine-readable formats for information modelling or software development.

Related standards

ISO 1087-1 (terminology vocabulary)
ISO 704 (terminology principles and methods)
ISO/IEC 19505‑1 and ISO/IEC 19505‑2 (UML infrastructure and superstructure)
ISO 10241-1 (terminological entries in standards)

Keywords: ISO 24156-1, UML profile, concept modelling, terminology work, concept diagrams, ISO 1087-1, ISO 704, multiplicity, generalization set, constraints.

ISO 24156-1:2014 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and who uses it

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Practical applications and who uses it

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