Metadata (or metainformation) is data that defines and describes the characteristics of other data. [1] . It often helps to describe, explain, locate, or otherwise make data easier to retrieve, use, …

What is metadata? Metadata is information—such as author, creation date or file size—that describes a data point or data set. Metadata can improve a data system’s functions and make …

Nov 28, 2025 · The term metadata is a portmanteau of data and meta- (in the word’s epistemological sense of “about”). Metadata allows for the easy retrieval, management, and …

Oct 25, 2025 · Metadata refers to data that provides information about other data. It describes the structure, content and characteristics of a file, document, image or dataset, helping users and …

Metadata is data about your data, which can help you efficiently search for information in a database or data platform. It can also help artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic AI access and …

May 4, 2025 · Metadata is information that describes other data, like a summary or explanation of it. Metadata is used everywhere, including websites, social media, and files to provide …

Metadata provides context, structure, and meaning. It tells us what data represents, how it was created, who can access it, and how it should be used. In this blog, we’ll break down metadata …