Clarity

Definition

Clarity of is ease with which data consumers can understand metadata.

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Relation(s)

Clarity is a characteristic of metadata

Example(s)

The metadata of the order file is not very clear. It contains only technical names. It is not always possible to tell what the meaning of a data element is.

Reference(s)

DAMA NL (2020). Dimensions of Data Quality (DDQ). Research paper. https://www.dama-nl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DDQ-Dimensions-of-Data-Quality-Research-Paper-version-1.2-d.d.-3-Sept-2020.pdf