elective metadata
[ɪˈlɛktɪv ˌmɛtəˈdeɪtə]
nounpl: elective metadata (uncountable) / elective metadata sets
metadados eletivos
1. Optional or discretionary metadata fields that are not mandatory but can be included to provide additional descriptive information about a resource, document, or digital object.
The system allows users to add elective metadata such as keywords and author notes to enhance searchability.
O sistema permite que os usuários adicionem metadados eletivos, como palavras-chave e notas do autor, para melhorar a capacidade de busca.
2. In data management and digital libraries, metadata fields that users can optionally populate based on their needs, as opposed to mandatory core metadata.
While title and date are mandatory, elective metadata fields like subject classification are left to the discretion of the cataloguer.
Enquanto título e data são obrigatórios, campos de metadados eletivos como classificação de assunto ficam a critério do catalogador.
This term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts, particularly in library science, digital archiving, and information technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the growing importance of data management and metadata standardization in digital transformation initiatives.
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