Metadata Registry - Common Characteristics of A Metadata Registry

Common Characteristics of A Metadata Registry

A metadata registry typically has the following characteristics:

  • Protected environment where only authorized individuals may make changes
  • Stores data elements that include both semantics and representations
  • Semantic areas of a metadata registry contain the meaning of a data element with precise definitions
  • Representational areas of a metadata registry define how the data is represented in a specific format, such as in a database or a structured file format (e.g., XML)

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