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/
"metadata" picture

Noun

a set of data that describes and gives information about other data.

Example:
The image file contains metadata about the camera settings and date it was taken.
Proper metadata is crucial for organizing and searching large datasets.