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The UNL Specs define the structure of UNL. They have been stated by the [[UNL Centre]] and specify the structure of a [[UNL document]]; the syntax of a [[UNL sentence]]; the syntax of [[Universal Words]]; the set of [[relations]]; the set of [[attributes]]; and all the information concerning UNL as a formalism.
 
 
In addition to the UNL Specs, and in order to standardize the language resources in the UNL framework, the UNDL Foundation recommends the adoption of several specifications for creating lexical databases and grammars. This latter specifications, however, although highly recommendable, are not mandatory, as they concern to subsidiary aspects of the UNL. In any case, they must be followed by those interested in using [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
 
 
 
== The UNL Specs ==
 
== The UNL Specs ==
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The UNL Specs define the structure of UNL. They have been stated by the [[UNL Centre]] and specify the structure of a [[UNL document]]; the syntax of a [[UNL sentence]]; the syntax of [[Universal Words]]; the set of [[relations]]; the set of [[attributes]]; and all the information concerning UNL as a formalism.
  
 
The UNL Specs here presented are sorted by date in descending order. The first one is the latest and current official version, which was launched in 2005 and edited in 2006.  
 
The UNL Specs here presented are sorted by date in descending order. The first one is the latest and current official version, which was launched in 2005 and edited in 2006.  
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== Language Resources Specs ==
 
== Language Resources Specs ==
  
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In addition to the UNL Specs, and in order to standardize the language resources in the UNL framework, the UNDL Foundation recommends the adoption of several specifications for creating lexical databases and grammars. This latter specifications, however, although highly recommendable, are not mandatory, as they concern to subsidiary aspects of the UNL. In any case, they must be followed by those interested in using [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
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;[[UNL-NL Dictionary Specs]]
 
:The Dictionary Specs state the structure of dictionary entries to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
 
:The Dictionary Specs state the structure of dictionary entries to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
;[[UNL Ontology|UNL Ontology Specs]]
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;[[UNL Ontology Specs]]
 
:The UNL Ontology Specs state the structure of ontology entries to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
 
:The UNL Ontology Specs state the structure of ontology entries to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
;[[UNL Knowledge Base|UNL Knowledge Base Specs]]
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;[[UNL Knowledge Base Specs]]
 
:The UNL Knowledge Base Specs state the structure of knowledge base entries to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
 
:The UNL Knowledge Base Specs state the structure of knowledge base entries to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
;[[UNL Grammars|UNL-NL Grammar Specs]]
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;[[UNL-NL Grammar Specs]]
 
:The Grammar Specs state the structure of grammar rules to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].
 
:The Grammar Specs state the structure of grammar rules to be compiled and used with [[Tools|UNDL Foundation tools]].

Revision as of 21:07, 17 April 2009

The UNL Specs

The UNL Specs define the structure of UNL. They have been stated by the UNL Centre and specify the structure of a UNL document; the syntax of a UNL sentence; the syntax of Universal Words; the set of relations; the set of attributes; and all the information concerning UNL as a formalism.

The UNL Specs here presented are sorted by date in descending order. The first one is the latest and current official version, which was launched in 2005 and edited in 2006.

  • Version 2005 (June, 2005) (Current Official Version)
  • Version 3.3 (December, 2004)
  • Version 3.2 (July, 2003)
  • Version 3.1 (May, 2002)
  • Version 3.0 (November, 2001)
  • Uchida, H.; Zhu, M.; Della Senta, T. (1999). A gift for a millenium. Tokyo: IAS/UNU.
  • Version 2.0 (July, 1999)
  • Version 1.5 (May, 1998)
  • Version 1.0 (April, 1998)
  • UNL. (1996). Universal Networking Language: an electronic language for communication, understanding and collaboration. Tokyo: UNL Center.

Language Resources Specs

In addition to the UNL Specs, and in order to standardize the language resources in the UNL framework, the UNDL Foundation recommends the adoption of several specifications for creating lexical databases and grammars. This latter specifications, however, although highly recommendable, are not mandatory, as they concern to subsidiary aspects of the UNL. In any case, they must be followed by those interested in using UNDL Foundation tools.

UNL-NL Dictionary Specs
The Dictionary Specs state the structure of dictionary entries to be compiled and used with UNDL Foundation tools.
UNL Ontology Specs
The UNL Ontology Specs state the structure of ontology entries to be compiled and used with UNDL Foundation tools.
UNL Knowledge Base Specs
The UNL Knowledge Base Specs state the structure of knowledge base entries to be compiled and used with UNDL Foundation tools.
UNL-NL Grammar Specs
The Grammar Specs state the structure of grammar rules to be compiled and used with UNDL Foundation tools.
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