Frank,
Seems like we should add to your list: (01)
A conceptual model (that deals with concepts, not words)
A Thesaurus (along the same lines) (02)
…which would then allow me to agree with your definition of an Ontology. (03)
- Steve (04)
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[mailto:ontolog-forum-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Frank Guerino
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Subject: Re: [ontolog-forum] What the difference re., Data Dictionary,
Ontology, and Vocabulary? (06)
Hello Kingsley, (07)
I cut and paste this from another document I had… (08)
A Data Dictionary defines "data" by giving you details about that data
element (e.g. Attribute/Field Name, Description, Data Type, Constraints,
etc.) (09)
A Vocabulary is usually a listing or grouping of words that are common a
domain of context (usually without definition). (010)
A Glossary is a more detailed Vocabulary that is tied to a specific and
limited Context. Unlike a Vocabulary that only provides a list or grouping
of words or terms that are common to a context, a Glossary provides the long
name, short name or acronym, and a description/definition. It rarely gets
into a things like synonyms and antonyms. (011)
A Dictionary is often used interchangeably with a Glossary but is often
considered to handle much more, like getting into phonetics, derivations,
etc. (012)
A Data Model is a representation of how to aggregate and interrelate Data,
which is defined by a Data Dictionary. This includes but is not limited to
things like Primary and Foreign Key representations, how to deal with
permutations, time, history, and much more. (013)
A Taxonomy is a categorization of "anything"… Words, Glossaries, Types, etc.
Taxonomies can take on multiple forms, such as lists, hierarchies,
interactive facets, etc. (014)
A Grammar is a means of applying rules to create meaning. (015)
A Syntax is a set of rules for structuring elements, such as words and
symbols within a grammar. (016)
A Language is the inclusion of all of the above. (017)
An Ontology is the development of a combination of one or more of all of the
above with the intent to facilitate higher order activities, such as
communications, translation, learning, understanding, teaching, and making
decisions. (018)
I hope this helps. (019)
Frank (020)
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On 2/12/14 10:59 AM, "Kingsley Idehen" <kidehen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: (022)
All, (023)
Food for thought and discussion: (024)
What characteristics distinguish a Data Dictionary, Ontology, and
Vocabulary? (025)
-- (026)
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