Terminology Guide
This guide explains the key terms and concepts used to describe the Wexenhurst service. Understanding these terms will help you navigate the platform documentation and make better use of the available capabilities.
Terms Used Throughout the Service
The Wexenhurst platform uses specific language to describe how it organises and presents information. The definitions below are intended to clarify what each term means in the context of this service. Some of these terms have broader meanings in other contexts; the definitions here are specific to how Wexenhurst uses them.
- Classification
- The process of assigning an information item to one or more predefined categories based on its content type, subject, or other attributes. Classification within Wexenhurst is applied systematically across the available content to make retrieval and grouping more effective.
- Category
- A defined grouping within the classification system. Items assigned to the same category share a common attribute or content type as determined by the classification rules. Categories are structured hierarchically in some contexts, allowing broad groupings to contain more specific sub-groupings.
- Review session
- A period of active engagement with the platform during which a user examines a set of information items. Review sessions are structured in the interface to allow methodical progress through a content set, with each item presented in a consistent format.
- Content set
- The collection of information items available to a user within a given review context. The size and composition of a content set depends on the scope of the user's access configuration and any filters applied at the start of the session.
- Metadata
- Descriptive information associated with an information item but distinct from the item's primary content. In Wexenhurst, metadata typically includes the item's category assignment, date of entry, content type, and any notes recorded during review.
- Filter
- A constraint applied to a content set to narrow the items displayed within the interface. Filters operate on attributes such as category, content type, or date range. Multiple filters can be combined to produce a more focused view of the available content.
- Access configuration
- The settings that determine what content is available to a specific user or user group within the platform. Access configuration is established during the access process and may be adjusted over time in response to changed requirements.
- Observation
- A note or record made by a user in relation to a specific information item during a review session. Observations are linked to the item they describe and are accessible for reference within the same session. They allow users to annotate the content they are reviewing without altering the underlying item.
- Enquiry
- A submission made through the contact form on the Wexenhurst website. An enquiry may relate to a question about the service, a request for access, or a support matter. Enquiries are reviewed by the support team and responded to by email.
- Access request
- A specific type of enquiry in which the submitting party indicates that they would like to obtain access to the Wexenhurst platform. Access requests are reviewed individually and the outcome is communicated directly to the requester.
- Interface
- The browser-based environment through which users interact with the Wexenhurst platform. The interface presents information in a structured layout and provides the controls needed to navigate between content areas, apply filters, conduct review sessions, and record observations.
- Information item
- A discrete unit of content within the platform. Information items are the objects that are classified, reviewed, and filtered within the Wexenhurst environment. Each item has associated metadata and belongs to at least one category within the classification system.