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Re: [ontolog-forum] What the difference re., Data Dictionary, Ontology,

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From: Steve Ray <steve.ray@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:22:32 -0800
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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
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 3:17 PM
To: [ontolog-forum]
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)

Regards,    (027)

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