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Definition¶
A type of Designation that relates a representation expressed as a string with or without meaningful white space to a specific classification. For use in a Code List. The representation property (Value) is expressed as it would be found in a data file. Multiple representations may relate to the same Category but should be expressed as separate Codes.
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A Code is a kind of Designation, in particular it is the assignment of an alphanumeric string to stand in place of a category. It should not be confused with a ClassificationItem which is a placeholder for a position in a StatisticalClassification. It contains a Designation, for which Code is a kind; a Category; and other things. For example, in 2012 NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) one Classification Item has the Code 23 and the Category construction.