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Defining metadata
Definition
Definining metadata are metadata that enables interpretation of the meaning of data to provide information.
Purpose
The purpose of defining metadata is to enable consistent interpretation of data and thereby provide information. Which comes first, the data or the metadata? In principle, the defining metadata is created in the data design phase as specification of the implementation and is maintained as reference source for users of the data.
Life cycle
| Phase | Activity |
|---|---|
| Plan | • Compose defining metadata • Establish defining metadata |
| Do | • Use defining metadata |
| Check | • Evaluate defining metadata |
| Act | • Revise defining metadata |
Characteristics
| Characteristic | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of defining metadata | Defining metadata should be accurate enough. |
| Completeness of defining metadata | Defining metadata should be complete. |
| Unambiguity of defining metadata | Defining metadata must not be open to misinterpretation |
| Clarity of defining metadata | Defining metadata should be legible and understandable |
Relation
Definining metadata is subtype of metadata.
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