Formally-Defined Knowledge Base

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A Formally-Defined Knowledge Base is a knowledge base that contains information structured according to strict data standards and formal representations.

  • Context:
    • It can (typically) be composed of structured data.
    • It can (typically) have well-defined classes and relationships.
    • It can (typically) follow data normalization standards.
    • It can have clear, unambiguous representations of knowledge.
    • It can facilitate precise querying and reasoning over the data.
  • Example(s):
  • Counter-Example(s):
    • A set of informal notes and observations made by a researcher.
    • A collection of user reviews and comments about restaurants.
    • A compilation of discussion threads from a technical forum.
  • See: Data Normalization, Semantic Web, Knowledge Base, Ontology.


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