The term metadata is an ambiguous term

The term metadata is an ambiguous term which is used for two fundamentally different concepts (types). Although the expression "data about data" is often used, it does not apply to both in the same way. Structural metadata, the design and specification of data structures, cannot be about data, because at design time the application contains no data. In this case the correct description would be "data about the containers of data". Descriptive metadata, on the other hand, is about individual instances of application data, the data content. In this case, a useful description (resulting in a disambiguating neologism) would be "data about data contents" or "content about content" thus metacontent. Descriptive, Guide and the National Information Standards Organization concept of administrative metadata are all subtypes of metacontent.

Metadata (metacontent) is traditionally found in the card catalogs of libraries. As information has become increasingly digital, metadata is also used to describe digital data using metadata standardsspecific to a particular discipline. By describing the contents and context of data files, the quality of the original data/files is greatly increased. For example, a webpage may include metadata specifying what language it's written in, what tools were used to create it, and where to go for more on the subject, allowing browsers to automatically improve the experience of users.

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condemnation - definition of condemnation

condemnation - definition of condemnation

1.

a. The act of condemning.

b. The state of being condemned.

2. Severe reproof; strong censure.

3. A reason or occasion for condemning.

Synonyms of Derogatory

Adjective:
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Synonyms:
derogative - degrading - humiliating - pejorative

(usually with to) Tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone;
expressing derogation; detracting; injurious.

(Can we date this quote?) Blackstone.Acts of Parliament derogatory
from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not.
(Can we date this quote?) Macaulay.His language was severely censured
by some of his brother peers as derogatory to their other.

(law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret
character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the
knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make
thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for
word; – a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by
violence, or obtained by suggestion.

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Enlightenment: Definition, Synonyms

Enlightenment in a secular context often means the "full comprehension of a situation", but in spiritual terms the word alludes to a spiritual revelation or deep insight into the meaning and purpose of all things, communication with or understanding of the mind of God, profound spiritual understanding or a fundamentally changed consciousness whereby everything is perceived as a unity.

Some scientists believe that during meditative states leading up to the subjective experience of enlightenment there are actual physical changes in the brain.

1. 1. The act or a means of enlightening.
   2. The state of being enlightened.
2. Enlightenment A philosophical movement of the 18th century that emphasized the use of reason to scrutinize previously accepted doctrines and traditions and that brought about many humanitarian reforms. Used with the.
3. Buddhism & Hinduism. A blessed state in which the individual transcends desire and suffering and attains Nirvana.