<def-list>

Definition List

List in which each item consists of two parts: 1) a word, phrase, term, graphic, chemical structure, or equation, that is paired with 2) one or more descriptions, discussions, explanations, or definitions of it.

Remarks

The definition <def> part of an item in a two-part (definition) list need not be a “definition” in the strict dictionary sense of that word. Such a definition could be a discussion, explanation, expansion, or something that tells the reader about the <term>. When a <def-list> is within a <glossary> element, the definitions are assumed to be real definitions.

Related Elements

A <def-list> may take a <label> that provides it with a number, followed by an optional <title> naming the entire list, followed by optional headings for terms and their definitions. <term-head> contains the heading over the first (term) column, and <def-head> contains the heading for the second (definition) column; neither serves as a container element for terms or definitions. Individual <term>s and their <def>s are paired in <def-item>s. Definition lists are recursive, so following all the terms and definitions, there may be one or more embedded <def-list> elements.

Attributes

continued-from Continued From (list continuation)
id Document Internal Identifier
list-content List Content
list-type Type of List
originator Originator
prefix-word Prefix Word (For a List Item)
specific-use Specific Use
xml:base Base
xml:lang Language of an Element

Model Description

The following, in order:

This element may be contained in:

<ack>, <app>, <app-group>, <bio>, <body>, <boxed-text>, <chem-struct>, <def-list>, <disp-quote>, <fig>, <glossary>, <index>, <index-div>, <index-group>, <license-p>, <list-item>, <named-content>, <non-normative-example>, <non-normative-note>, <normative-example>, <normative-note>, <notes>, <p>, <ref-list>, <sec>, <styled-content>, <supplementary-material>, <table-wrap>, <td>, <term-display>, <term-sec>, <th>

Example 1

...
<sec sec-type="abbreviations" id="s4">
 <label>4</label>
 <title>Abbreviations and acronyms</title>
 <def-list>
  <title>Abbreviations:</title>
  <def-item>
   <term>CCD</term>
   <def><p>Charge Coupled Device.</p></def>
  </def-item>
  <def-item>
   <term>CMOS</term>
   <def><p>Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor.</p></def>
  </def-item>
  <def-item>
   <term>LED</term>
   <def><p>Light Emitting Diode.</p></def>
  </def-item>
 </def-list>
</sec>
...

Example 2

In a Glossary:
...
<sec sec-type="definitions">
 <label>1.10</label>
 <title>Glossary</title>
 <glossary>
  <def-list>
   <def-item>
    <term>bend qualification procedure</term>
    <def><p>a document that specifies the
     properties of the starting pipe; the equipment to be used;
     the bending parameters; the qualification bend test
     results; and the postbend, heat-treat equipment and
     cycle used for the manufacture of the bends. If nondestructive
     testing of the bend is required, procedures that
     have not been approved previously shall be submitted.</p></def>
   </def-item>
   <def-item>
    <term>cylinder</term>
    <def><p>a joint of pipe produced by a rolling andwelding
     plate, as opposed to a joint of pipe produced in accordance
     with a recognized specification.</p></def>
   </def-item>
   <def-item>
    <term>extrados</term>
    <def><p>the outside arc of the bend.</p></def>
   </def-item>
   ...
  </def-list>
 </glossary>
</sec>
...

NISO STS 1.0 Tag Suite Components

Version of October 2017

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