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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.
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Sources
- OWL 2 Web Ontology Language Overview Standard
- OWL, W3C Semantic Web Standards Standard
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- Basics of ontology concepts and practical application
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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A basic report that organizes philosophical ontology, knowledge representation, Semantic Web standards, knowledge graphs, and operational ontology in business AI.
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