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metadata

metadata

Meaning of metadata

information describing a file

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British English/ˈmetəˌdeɪtə/
American English/ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/
Russian transcription[mʲɪtəˈdannɨjə]
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metadata with Russian translation

metadata usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Метаданные показывают размер файла и автора.

The metadata lists the file size and author.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы обновили метаданные перед загрузкой.

We updated the metadata before uploading it.

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metadata belongs to the topic "Digital Files and Office Admin". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

metadataметаданные
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

metadata synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between metadata / documentation / file info / record / info

M
🇬🇧English
metadata

the same term as the headword; no difference

B1Very Often

The photo file contains metadata such as the date and camera model.

D
🇬🇧English
documentation

written material that explains or describes something; broader than metadata

B1Often

The software documentation explains how to use the program.

F
🇬🇧English
file info

informal, general phrase for details about a file

B1Often

Check the file info to see the size and creation date.

R
🇬🇧English
record

an individual data entry or account of something; not specifically file-describing information

B1Very Often

Each customer record includes a name, address, and phone number.

I
🇬🇧English
info

very general informal word for information; much broader than metadata

B1Very Often

Can you give me more info about the project?

D
🇬🇧English
document properties

the settings or attributes attached to a document; very close in meaning

B1Often

Open the document properties to see the author and file size.

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How to pronounce metadata and what this word means

metadata means metadata. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce metadata

/ˈmetəˌdeɪtə/

metadata translation

metadata

metadata examples

The metadata lists the file size and author.

metadata transcription

/ˈmetəˌdeɪtə/, /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/

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metadata meaning: what does it mean?

information describing a file

metadata pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

metadata is pronounced as /ˈmetəˌdeɪtə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

metadata definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The metadata lists the file size and author. Translation: Метаданные показывают размер файла и автора.

Is metadata part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?

Yes, metadata can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is metadata part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, metadata can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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