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OWL

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Definition

OWL is an ontology language for the Semantic Web, used to describe classes, properties, individuals, constraints, and formally defined meanings.

Background

W3C OWL 2 works with RDF and provides formal semantics and profiles for different reasoning and implementation needs.

Position

It is the standardized machine-readable language layer for ontology work, next to RDF.

Distinctions

  • OWL means Web Ontology Language here, not the animal.
  • RDF is the underlying data model; OWL is the more expressive ontology language.
External Reference OWL 2 Web Ontology Language Overview Standard

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A concept map for OWL.

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    Basics of ontology concepts and practical application 1. Executive Summary The meaning of ontology changes depending on the context. In philosophy, it is a field that asks "what...
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