synonym or quasi synonym of a preferred term, non-descriptor. Also known as an entry term, one that is linked to a preferred term with "USE". For example, swine: USE pigs
A term in a controlled vocabulary, such as a thesaurus, that may not be used as a controlled indexing term, but may be looked up.
a synonym to a preferred term that has the equivalent meaning to the preferred term but that is not used for indexing
A term in a thesaurus or other classification tool that cannot be applied to a record. Also called an Unauthorised term.
A term that is equivalent and represents the same concept but should be replaced by the preferred term wherever possible.
The terms in a thesaurus that cannot be applied to a record. Also called 'unauthorised' terms.
A Non-Preferred Term is a term which cannot be selected for indexing or retrieval (for example, it is synonymous with a term which is already in the thesaurus), but which is retained in the thesaurus to point the user to a Preferred Term which should be used (for example, mast flat USE Mersey sailing flat. In this thesaurus, in the alphabetical list, they appear in italics.
See entry term. See also preferred term.
The synonym or quasi-synonym of a preferred term. Non-preferred terms are not themselves used for classifying or indexing resources, but are provided as entry points to help people find the most appropriate preferred terms. For example, Older people USE Senior citizens. Also known as “lead-in” or “entry” term.
The synonym or quasi-synonym of a preferred term. A non-preferred term is not assigned to documents, but is provided as an entry point in a thesaurus or alphabetical index; the user being directed by an instruction (e.g. USE or SEE) to the appropriate preferred term. Sometimes known as a non-descriptor.
