Metadata & Controlled Vocabularies
Data about data. The structural underpinning of retrieval.
The Specific Question
How do we ensure consistency when describing content across a massive enterprise?
Worked Example
Without controlled vocabulary, three authors tag articles: "AI", "Artificial Intelligence", and "Machine Learning". A search for "AI" misses two-thirds of the content.
| Term | Alias (Synonym) | Parent Term |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile | Car, Auto | Vehicle |