Ontology Mapping
Defining the specific meanings and multidimensional relationships of objects.
The Specific Question
How do concepts in your domain relate to one another beyond strict hierarchy?
Worked Example: Streaming Service
A taxonomy says "Horror" is a child of "Movies". An ontology says "Director" directs "Movie", and "Actor" stars in "Movie". If a user searches for a Director, they expect to see Movies.
| Concept | Relationship | Concept |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Writes | Article |
| Article | Belongs To | Topic |
Common Mistakes
- Confusing taxonomies (trees) with ontologies (graphs).