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Classes model types, not instances

Classes (also called "terms" in this guide) model types of objects or processes in the real world. Note that classes model types, not instances. For example…

An Introduction To Obo Ontologies #class #objects #real-world #instances #types

Properties, domains and ranges in RDF Schema

All properties in RDF are described as instances of class rdf:Property. [..] RDF Schema also provides vocabulary for describing how properties and classes are…

Rdf Primer #properties #class #instances #kind #range

Similar to class and instance

Similar to class and instance. Use case is a template of an event and user story is an occurrence.

Alistair.cockburn.us | Stop Confusing Use Cases And User Stories #cases #occurrence #events #instances #class

Typing resources with rdf:type

However, example.com will probably offer several different models of tents, as well as multiple instances of other categories of products, such as backpacks…

Rdf Primer #class #properties #type-properties #instances #concept

Features (ontology)

Features are 'parasitic entities', that exist insofar their host exists. Typical examples of features are holes, bumps, boundaries, or spots of color…

Dolce-lite-plus #host #entities #features #typical-features #criteria

Faceted classification (definition)

In faceted classification systems, the attributes of the items are grouped into multiple orthogonal categories called “facets.” For example, a database of…

Facetlens : Exposing Trends And Relationships To Support Sensemaking Within Faceted Datasets #facets #fiction #book #items