Ontology Matching

Ontology matching is the process of identifying correspondences between different structured representations of knowledge, called ontologies, which organize concepts and relationships within a specific domain. Since different sources or systems often use varied terminology and structures, matching helps align these ontologies to enable data sharing, integration, and interoperability. It involves analyzing concepts, attributes, and relationships to find equivalents or related elements across ontologies, facilitating a unified understanding and more effective data utilization across diverse systems.