Ontology Learning

Ontology learning is the process of automatically or semi-automatically creating a structured framework—called an ontology—that organizes knowledge within a specific domain. An ontology defines key concepts, their relationships, and attributes, helping computers understand and manage complex information. For example, in medicine, an ontology might organize diseases, symptoms, and treatments, enabling better information retrieval and decision support. Essentially, ontology learning transforms unorganized data into a formal, logical map that machines can interpret, improving data integration, search, and reasoning across various fields.