QUESTION
The semantic of something is the
OPTIONS
(a) structure of something
(b) meaning of something
(c) appearance of something
(d) none of the above
(b) meaning of something
(c) appearance of something
(d) none of the above
ANSWER
(b) meaning of something
The semantic of something refers to the meaning of something
Semantics is the study of the meanings of words and phrases in language. The word 'semantic' stands for the meaning of. The semantic of something is the meaning of something.
"The Semantic Web is an extension of the current web in which information is given well-defined meaning, better enabling computers and people to work in cooperation."
- “A new form of Web content that is meaningful to computers will unleash a revolution of new possibilities.”
“The Semantic Web will enable machines to comprehend semantic documents and data, not human speech and writings.”
“The explicit representation of the semantics of data, accompanied with domain theories (that is, ontologies ), will enable a Web that provides a qualitatively new level of service.”
The Semantic Web is a collaborative effort led by then World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to provide a framework that allows data to be shared and reused across application, enterprise, and community boundaries.
SEE ALSO
REFERENCES
1. Library of Congress, "Semantic Web and Linked Data Quiz," https://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/bibframe/Training/part1a/index.htm (accessed February 11, 2020).
2. Library of Congress, "The Semantic Web and Linked Data Concepts: A Basic Overview," https://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/bibframe/Module1-Part1.pptx (accessed February 11, 2020).
3. Tim Berners-Lee, James Hendler and Ora Lassila, "The Semantic Web", Scientific American, May 2001, p. 29-37.
4. W3C. What is the Semantic Web? Downloaded February 12, 2014 from http://www.w3.org/2001/sw/
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