| Frank,
Given the comments so far, how would you update your original definitions. Indeed, on the basis of your definitions, how would you characterize the “thing” we are discussing?
Ken
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Hi Steven,
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.
My Best,
Frank
On 2/13/14 6:22 PM, "Steve Ray" <steve.ray@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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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