A guide to Moorervyn terminology
The following definitions explain the terms used across this site and within the Moorervyn platform. Understanding these terms will help you navigate the documentation and make the most of the review environment.
Record
A single unit of information within the Moorervyn system. A record may represent a document, a data entry, or another discrete item that has been submitted for classification.
Classification
The process by which the platform assigns each record to one or more categories and attaches attribute values based on its content. Classification is applied automatically by the engine.
Category
A defined grouping within the classification structure. Records assigned to the same category share one or more common attributes. The category structure reflects the classification rules applied to the current record set.
Attribute
A property attached to a record during classification. Attributes describe characteristics of the record's content and are used to filter, sort, and navigate the available information within the review environment.
Review environment
The user-facing interface through which classified records are presented. The review environment organises records by category and provides navigation, filtering, and detail-view functions.
Classification engine
The component of the Moorervyn platform responsible for analysing incoming records and applying classification rules to assign categories and attributes.
Record store
The structured holding area where classified records reside after processing. The record store feeds the review environment with the organised information available for examination.
Filter
A user-applied constraint that narrows the set of records visible in the review environment. Filters are based on attribute values. Multiple filters may be applied simultaneously to focus on a precise subset.
Detail view
A focused display of a single record, showing all classification attributes, the category assignment, the date of processing, and any contextual notes. Accessible from the list view by selecting an individual record.
Access enquiry
A formal submission through the contact form requesting access to the Moorervyn platform. The support team reviews each submission individually before confirming any access arrangement.
Access configuration
The specific scope of access granted to a user following an approved enquiry. Different configurations may provide access to different record sets or category structures.
Contextual note
Optional supplementary text attached to a record at the classification stage. Notes provide additional context that does not fit neatly into the standard attribute fields.
The architecture of an organised record set
Understanding how Moorervyn structures information can help users navigate the review environment more effectively and interpret what they find.
The category hierarchy
Moorervyn organises classified records into a category hierarchy. At the top level sit the primary categories, each representing a broad grouping of related records. Within each primary category, records may be further grouped by sub-category where the classification rules support this level of granularity.
The depth of the hierarchy depends on the classification configuration applied to the record set. Some configurations use a flat single-level structure; others use nested categories where this aids navigation. The category structure is always visible in the navigation area of the review environment.
Attribute-led navigation
In addition to navigating by category, users can use attributes to move through the record set. Attribute-based navigation is particularly useful when a user is interested in a specific characteristic that cuts across multiple categories.
For example, if records carry a date attribute, a user can apply a date filter to see all records within a particular period, regardless of the category they belong to. The resulting filtered view presents records from multiple categories in a single list, ordered by the filtered attribute.
What determines the structure a user sees
The structure of the review environment — the categories, attributes, and record set — is determined by the access configuration applied to the user's account. Because configurations are set up individually following an approved access enquiry, two users on different configurations may see different category structures even if they are using the same platform.
This means that the general descriptions of the Moorervyn interface on this site should be understood as an account of what the platform can do, not a precise description of what any given user will encounter. The specifics of a user's environment are confirmed at the time access is granted.
Can the category structure be changed after access is granted?
Changes to the access configuration, including adjustments to the category structure or the available attributes, are handled by the Moorervyn support team. Users who need a configuration change should contact the team at [email protected] to discuss the request.
What happens if a record cannot be classified?
Where the classification engine cannot confidently assign a record to a category — for example, because the record's content does not match any defined classification rule — the record is flagged for review. Flagged records are held separately and are reviewed by the support team before being assigned or returned to the submitter.
Is the terminology the same across all access configurations?
The platform-level terms — record, category, attribute, filter, and so on — are consistent across all configurations. However, the names of specific categories and attributes within a configuration are determined when that configuration is set up and may differ between users.
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