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Detailed explanation-1: -Often referred to as data that describes other data, metadata is structured reference data that helps to sort and identify attributes of the information it describes. In Zen and the Art of Metadata Maintenance, John W. Warren describes metadata as “both a universe and DNA."

Detailed explanation-2: -Metadata Types There are three main types of metadata: descriptive, administrative, and structural. Descriptive metadata enables discovery, identification, and selection of resources. It can include elements such as title, author, and subjects. Administrative metadata facilities the management of resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -A simple example of metadata for a document might include a collection of information like the author, file size, the date the document was created, and keywords to describe the document. Metadata for a music file might include the artist’s name, the album, and the year it was released.

Detailed explanation-4: -While a metadata-search is based only on the metadata, a primary-data search is based on the actual data. Learn more about our Open Data service.