Hi Steven, (01)
I'm sure there are things missing from what I presented. As mentioned,
I'm more than happy to work with the group to improve the definitions and
add anything that might be missing. (02)
My Best, (03)
Frank (04)
On 2/13/14 6:22 PM, "Steve Ray" <steve.ray@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: (05)
>Frank,
> Seems like we should add to your list:
>
>A conceptual model (that deals with concepts, not words)
>A Thesaurus (along the same lines)
>
>?which would then allow me to agree with your definition of an Ontology.
>
>
> - Steve
>
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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?
>
>Hello Kingsley,
>
>I cut and paste this from another document I had?
>
>A Data Dictionary defines "data" by giving you details about that data
>element (e.g. Attribute/Field Name, Description, Data Type, Constraints,
>etc.)
>
>A Vocabulary is usually a listing or grouping of words that are common a
>domain of context (usually without definition).
>
>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.
>
>A Dictionary is often used interchangeably with a Glossary but is often
>considered to handle much more, like getting into phonetics, derivations,
>etc.
>
>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.
>
>A Taxonomy is a categorization of "anything"? Words, Glossaries, Types,
>etc.
> Taxonomies can take on multiple forms, such as lists, hierarchies,
>interactive facets, etc.
>
>A Grammar is a means of applying rules to create meaning.
>
>A Syntax is a set of rules for structuring elements, such as words and
>symbols within a grammar.
>
>A Language is the inclusion of all of the above.
>
>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.
>
>I hope this helps.
>
>Frank
>
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>
>On 2/12/14 10:59 AM, "Kingsley Idehen" <kidehen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>All,
>
>Food for thought and discussion:
>
>What characteristics distinguish a Data Dictionary, Ontology, and
>Vocabulary?
>
>--
>
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>
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