Data that describes other content, such as an article's author, date, tags, or topic. It is the behind-the-scenes information that lets systems sort, filter, and find things.
Synonyms
- descriptive data
- tags and attributes
Related terms
- taxonomy
- controlled vocabulary
- faceted classification
- tagging
- attribute
In plain words
- data about the content
- the labels attached behind the scenes
- info that describes a page
Usage example
Rich metadata on each recipe meant users could filter by cuisine, cook time, and dietary need.
Don't confuse with…
- contentContent is the thing itself; metadata is the descriptive information attached to it.
Categories
- Information architecture