According to Ralph Kimball, metadata can be divided into three categories: technical metadata (or internal metadata), business metadata (or external metadata), and process metadata.

Metadata is information—such as author, creation date or file size—that describes a data point or data set. Metadata can improve a data system’s functions and make it easier to search for, …

Oct 25, 2025 · It can include details like author name, creation date, file size and format. It improves data organization, searchability and accessibility. It’s widely used in databases, …

Dec 6, 2024 · What is Metadata? Metadata is defined as the information that describes and explains data. It provides context with details such as the source, type, owner, and …

May 4, 2025 · Metadata is information that describes other data, like a summary or explanation of it. Metadata is used everywhere, including websites, social media, and files to provide …

Nov 28, 2025 · Metadata allows for the easy retrieval, management, and use of data. It can be collected for any type of data, from the content of ancient scrolls to that of modern websites, …

Metadata is data about your data, which can help you efficiently search for information in a database or data platform. It can also help artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic AI access and …

Metadata provides context, structure, and meaning. It tells us what data represents, how it was created, who can access it, and how it should be used. In this blog, we’ll break down metadata …

Sep 9, 2025 · Metadata is a multi‑type system —business, technical, compliance, operational, and behavioral —and each type answers different questions for different users. Combining …