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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural Data that describes other data, as in describing the origin, structure, or characteristics of computer files, webpages, databases, or other digital resources.
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- noun
Data that describes other data, serving as aninformative label .
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- noun data about data
Etymologies
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The term metadata breaks down into an an interesting definition.
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Importantly, the metadata is also the basis for search and retrieval. at
Creating, Managing & Pres. Dig. Assets: Profiles In Science 2007
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Importantly, the metadata is also the basis for search and retrieval. at
Archive 2007-04-01 2007
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Another feature that I like about the metadata is the list of subject categories.
Archive 2007-03-01 2007
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Another feature that I like about the metadata is the list of subject categories.
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Gathered all titles/filenames in metadata, regardless of whether it was in central database.
Archive 2009-09-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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Gathered all titles/filenames in metadata, regardless of whether it was in central database.
TPRC, Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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Other useful features: there are a number of integrated services to help you discover new music, there's a built in metadata editor,
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Other useful features: there are a number of integrated services to help you discover new music, there's a built in metadata editor,
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Other useful features: there are a number of integrated services to help you discover new music, there's a built in metadata editor,
Archive 2008-06-01 2008
mccote commented on the word metadata
I never metadata I didn't like...
December 8, 2006
seanahan commented on the word metadata
That is either the worst, or best, pun I have ever heard.
December 9, 2006