ontology
//ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi//
Noun
ontologySingular
ontologiesPlural
1
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of existence, being, and reality.
Ontology is a fundamental branch of philosophy that examines the nature of being.
2
A formal representation of knowledge as a set of concepts and the relationships between them within a particular domain, especially in computer science and information science.
The research team developed an ontology to organize medical terminology and improve data sharing between hospitals.