Meaning of the word metadata in English
What does metadata mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
metadata
US /ˈmet̬.əˌdeɪ.t̬ə/
UK /ˈmet.əˌdeɪ.tə/
Noun
a set of data that describes and gives information about other data.
Example:
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The image file contains metadata about the camera settings and date it was taken.
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Proper metadata is crucial for organizing and searching large datasets.