Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.
WordNet 3.0
- n. data about data
Examples
“The term metadata breaks down into an an interesting definition.”
“Another feature that I like about the metadata is the list of subject categories.”
“Importantly, the metadata is also the basis for search and retrieval. at”
“Gathered all titles/filenames in metadata, regardless of whether it was in central database.”
“Other useful features: there are a number of integrated services to help you discover new music, there's a built in metadata editor,”
“According to the website, codex metadata is used to describe the objects for a scholarly audience.”
“What metadata is present: The metadata that is present is collection name, identifier, title, description, 3 different subject groups, region, type, related materials, ordering and use, and holding institution.”
Creating, Managing & Pres. Dig. Assets: Alaska’s Digital Archives
“However, it doesn't appear to have been processed through optical character recognition and very little metadata is available.”
“They imported their metadata from the National Agricultural Library's catalog and have only been available to the public since 2006.”
“However, the metadata is very sparse so it would be difficult to find something if you didn't know the author or the full title. at”
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seanahan That is either the worst, or best, pun I have ever heard. Dec 8, 2006
mccote I never metadata I didn't like... Dec 8, 2006