metadata schema
[/ˈmetədætə ˈskiːmə/]
nounpl: metadata schemas
esquema de metadados
1. A structured framework or specification that defines the organization, format, and structure of metadata elements used to describe and catalog information resources.
The library implemented a Dublin Core metadata schema to standardize how they catalog their digital collections.
A biblioteca implementou um esquema de metadados Dublin Core para padronizar como catalogam suas coleções digitais.
2. A set of rules and standards that specify what metadata fields are required, their data types, and how they should be used to describe documents or digital objects.
The museum's metadata schema requires fields for creator, date, subject, and format for each artifact.
O esquema de metadados do museu exige campos para criador, data, assunto e formato para cada artefato.
3. A formal definition of the structure used in data management systems to organize descriptive information about data assets.
We need to design a metadata schema that accommodates both structured and unstructured data.
Precisamos projetar um esquema de metadados que acomode dados estruturados e não estruturados.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in digital libraries, data management, and information technology sectors in both Brazil and the United States. It's particularly important in academic and institutional contexts where standardization of digital resources is critical. In Brazil, the term has become increasingly important with the growth of digital humanities and digital preservation initiatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to define a metadata schema
to implement a metadata schema
to conform to a metadata schema
schema-compliant metadata
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