computer ontology Last modified: Monday, October 29, 2007
In relation to computer science, ontology refers to computer-based resources that represent agreed domain semantics An ontology consists of relatively generic knowledge that can be reused by different kinds of applications or tasks. [Adapted from Data modelling versus Ontology engineering (PDF)]
Data modelling versus Ontology engineering (PDF) Ontologies in current computer science parlance are computer based resources that represent agreed domain semantics. Unlike data models, the fundamental asset of ontologies is their relative independence of particular applications. Ontology Web Language for Services (OWL-S) This document defines Ontology Web Language for Services with examples, technical examples, references, and diagrams.

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