Information technology International string ordering and comparison Method for comparing character strings and description of the common template tailorable ordering Adopted by INCITS; Amendment 1:8/1/2003
This International Standard Defines: - A reference comparison method. This method is applicable to two character strings to determine their relative order. - A reference format. The format is described using the Backus-Naur Form (BNF). This format is used to describe the Common Template Table. - A Common Template Table. A given tailoring of the Common Template Table is used by the reference comparison method.. name. The reference name refers to this particular version of the Common Template Table, for use as a reference when tailoring - Requirements for a declaration of the differences (delta) between the collation table and the Common Template Table.