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Semantics refers to the meaning or concepts of the information that’s being shared. Syntax refers to the means by which the information is transferred. Adding semantics to a web of data requires the ability to define concepts and relationships precisely in a manner that transcends syntax. |
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Vocabularies, Taxonomies, and Ontologies |
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A vocabulary is a collection of unambiguously defined terms used in communication. | |
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Taxonomy is a vocabulary in which terms are organized in a hierarchical manner. | |
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Ontology uses a predefined, reserved vocabulary of terms to define concepts and the relationships between them for a specific area of interest, or domain. |