Glossary

This glossary (or controlled vocabulary) captures the preferred and non-preferred terms we use when working on the GOV.UK platform.

It covers terminology in the:

• backend information layer – content models, content schemas and content types
• frontend presentation layer – templates, layouts, components and containers

The benefits of having a shared vocabulary are:

• creates collective understanding and consistency
• reduces ambiguity and miscommunication
• improves collaboration across teams
• supports onboarding for new team members
• keeps systems coherent as they grow