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TermMeaning
InformationData collated (i.e. collected and combined) to derive meaningful conclusions according to its contextual requirements.1,2
1 Information is structured, processed and presented with assigned meaning that improves the reliability of the data acquired.
2 Knowledge is gained from contextual information, experiences, and insights that establish a framework for evaluation
Information modelDescription of the organization of information giving structure and meaning (‘semantics’) to an information set.
Information setNamed collection of information describing or specifying something can or could be pointed at in reality.
Information storageUse of recording media to retain information sets.
Infrastructure assetAny infrastructure (networks, objects and/or components thereof) with potential or actual value that is owned, operated or controlled by an organization or an economic entity.
InspectionOn-site examination within the scope of quality control and damage and/or condition assessment, aiming to assess the present condition of a structure.
InterventionA general term relating to an action or series of activities taken to preserve or modify the performance and future serviceability of a structure, its components and/or elements.1
1 Intervention options include: structural interventions such as maintenance, rehabilitation (incl. interventions for repair and interventions for upgrading), and demolition, and operational interventions such as inspection, maintenance, monitoring and change of use.
Investigation (or Survey)Procedure related to a collecting quantitative information about network, object, component or element, performed in order to determine or identify change of its status of the items in population.1,2
1 Surveying activities may involve document search, inspection, testing and/or monitoring.
2 Alternatively, investigation may be referred to as survey