Ontology
An ontology organizes information about a topic or subject, acting as a structured framework that defines how concepts are categorized and interrelated. Unlike a taxonomy, an ontology is capable of representing more complex relationships between entities, including hierarchical and non-hierarchical associations, and can define rules that govern these relationships, enabling a deeper understanding and reasoning about the data within a given domain.
Structured content ensures clarity and consistency in categorization, facilitating efficient data handling, retrieval, and analysis. It enables precise communication, reasoning, and interoperability between different systems and information sources.
Example use cases
- Knowledge management: Organizing complex domains of knowledge for easy access and understanding.
- Data integration: Harmonizing information from diverse sources for comprehensive analysis.
- Semantic search: Enhancing search engines to interpret the context and meaning behind user queries.
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning: Providing a clear structure for algorithms to learn and make decisions based on defined relationships and properties.