13.2.
Metadata
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Metadata are “data about data” or “information about information” and are used to facilitate the understanding, use and management of any web resources such as data, graphics, documents, videos, software etc. Metadata are specifically important to facilitate and improve searching in the web.
Source(s):
DEMO_net. Interoperability requirements and standards in eParticipation. Deliverable, DEMO_net Consortium, to appear in 2008.

