Semantic Artifact

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Discussion

A semantic artifact identifies a governed construct that defines the meaning associated with structural elements or data values.

Semantic artifacts support consistent interpretation by defining the meaning that applies to structures, data values, relationships, classifications, lifecycle states, policies, or governed information exchanges.

A semantic artifact differs from a structural artifact. A structural artifact defines organization and constraints. A semantic artifact defines the meaning associated with the structural elements or data values governed by the Reference Architecture (RA).

Definition

governed construct defining meaning associated with structural elements or data values

Source

Structured Information Processing Reference Architecture (RA)

Note

A semantic artifact provides a controlled basis for interpretation, traceability, semantic consistency, and evaluation of conformance.

Example

A controlled vocabulary, ontology class, semantic mapping, lifecycle-state definition, or policy meaning definition is a semantic artifact when the Reference Architecture (RA) governs its definition, versioning, authority, and use during interpretation.

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