TS ISO 8000-2

TS ISO 8000-2 is a vocabulary standard for the data quality field and provides the common terminology used across other parts of the ISO 8000 series. In general technical terms, data quality is concerned with whether data are fit for their intended use, and with characteristics such as correctness, consistency, completeness, and traceability as they are defined within a specific data-management context. This document’s purpose is to define the language of the subject, not to prescribe a measurement method by itself.

Why vocabulary matters in data quality

In data-driven organisations, the same word can be interpreted differently by engineering, manufacturing, IT, and governance teams. A dedicated vocabulary standard helps reduce that ambiguity by giving shared meanings to terms used in specifications, reports, databases, and quality processes. That shared language is especially valuable where data quality intersects with master data management, data governance, interoperability, and industrial information exchange.

Position within the ISO 8000 series

This document defines terms relating to data quality and those terms are used by the parts in the ISO 8000 series. It does not, from the supplied scope, claim numerical acceptance limits or detailed test procedures; instead, it supports consistent interpretation of the concepts that later parts may use. For users, the practical value is conceptual alignment: data items, data characteristics, quality attributes, and related processes can be discussed with less risk of misunderstanding.

• Defines terminology for the data quality domain
• Supports consistent use of terms across the ISO 8000 series
• Helps align communication between technical teams and governance functions
• Provides a conceptual foundation for discussing data quality attributes and related processes