complexType "DefiningCharacteristicType"
Namespace:
Content:
complex, 2 elements
Defined:
globally in reusable.xsd; see XML source
Includes:
definitions of 2 elements
Used:
XML Representation Summary
<...>
   
Content: 
</...>
Content Model Elements (1):
All Direct / Indirect Based Elements (1):
Known Usage Locations
Annotation
Use to attach one or more characteristics to the parent object. The defining characteristic supports the use of a controlled vocabulary and may provide a time period for which the classification is valid.
XML Source (w/o annotations (3); see within schema source)
<xs:complexType name="DefiningCharacteristicType">
<xs:sequence>
<xs:element name="Characteristic" type="CodeValueType"/>
<xs:element minOccurs="0" ref="GeographicTime"/>
</xs:sequence>
</xs:complexType>
Content Element Detail (all declarations; defined within this component only; 2/2)
Characteristic
Type:
CodeValueType, simple content
A characteristic which defines the area. These are often useful in terms of selection. For example a U.S. Block may be classified as Urban, Rural, or Mixed. The characteristic supports the use of a controlled vocabulary.
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Characteristic" type="CodeValueType"/>

GeographicTime
Type:
DateType, complex content
The time period for which the characteristic is valid.
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element minOccurs="0" ref="GeographicTime"/>

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