Metadata Management
n.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə ˈmænəʤmənt/
Definition
A system to track, organize and analyze data about data.
Metadata can elucidate where data originates, when it was created, and explain the form it takes. Therefore, managing metadata can track why the values were created and monitor data quality.
Category
Metadata, Data Governance
Related Terms
metadata, master data management