I metadati



Example: I metadati delle foto aiutano a organizzare gli album digitali.

Definition


"I metadati" are data that provide information about other data, such as details about the content, origin, or context of digital files. For example, "i metadati" of photos help organize digital albums by describing attributes like date, location, and camera settings.

Etymology


The term "i metadati" comes from the Greek prefix 'meta-' meaning 'beyond' or 'about,' combined with the Latin word 'data,' meaning 'given things.' Thus, "i metadati" literally means data about data, reflecting their role in describing other pieces of information.

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