The Difference Between a Concept and its Labels

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The difference between a concept and its labels is that a concept is an idea that needs to be agreed upon, while labels are the names given to the concept.
When determining the labels for a concept, it is important to consider variations and different options. This is especially relevant for terms that can be rearranged or have multiple forms.
Methods for deciding how a concept should be labeled include analyzing usage counts, seeking input from users or stakeholders, and examining the content that will be tagged or indexed.
Consistency and style with the rest of the taxonomy are important factors to consider when choosing the wording for a concept.

My guest today is Heather Hedden. Heather is an information management consultant specialized in taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, metadata, and indexing. She’s the author of two books, including The Accidental Taxonomist, a guide to the discipline of taxonomy creation and management. In this conversation, we explore taxonomies and why they’re important for organizations.

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