What is it?
Metadata is data that provides information about other data. It helps to describe, explain, or locate data.
Tech Understandability: Beginner
Simple One-Sentence Definition
Metadata is data about data.
Analogy or Comparison
Think of metadata like a book’s summary or its index. It tells you what is in the book without reading the whole thing.
Why it matters?
Metadata makes it easier to find and use data. It helps people and machines understand data better.
Fun Fact
The term metadata was coined in the early 1960s.
Related Terms
Data: Data refers to facts or information used for analysis or reference.
Database: A database is an organized collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.
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