IATA Product Taxonomy
type: Ontology
imports: skos-thes
creator: Gregor Baues
comment: This taxonomy is built to describe products further and what is not part of the promise to the customer to the contrary of the features as advertised of a product. If the product is e.g. an entrance to an amusement park you can add taxonomy nodes like 'fun' 'adventure' etc to that product but those are not part of the promise. The promise is the access to the amusement park.
label: IATA APMWG Product Taxonomy
version info: 1.0

Creator
type: AnnotationProperty
description: Examples of a Creator include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Creator should be used to indicate the entity.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: An entity primarily responsible for making the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/creator) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Title
type: AnnotationProperty
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: A name given to the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/title) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Taxonomy Concept
type: Class
subclass of: Concept
editorial note: The Taxonomy Concept is defined as a sub-concept of the generic concept to denote concepts that are part of a Taxonomy and the APMWG taxonomy in particular. It will help also to select the taxonomy concepts to be linked to products

Side Course
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Course
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
preferred label: Accompaniment

Activities
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
definition: Activities

Adventure
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: An unusual, exciting, or daring experience involving exploration, risk, or unexpected events.

Airport
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Delivery Location
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Air
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Transport Mode
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Alcoholic
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Beverage
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

American
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Cuisine
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Biogeographic
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Region
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Cultur
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Region
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
example: US Hispanic Community

Desert
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Biogeographic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Economic
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Region
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
example: European Economic Community
example: SiliconValley

Food
type: NamedIndividual
type: Collection
member: Alcoholic
member: Course
member: Cuisine
member: Beverage
member: Meal
member: Non-Alcoholic
member: Nutrition
member: Time

Political
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Region
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
example: European Union
example: Provinces of Canada

Rainforest
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Biogeographic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Appetizer
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Course
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: An appetizer is a small meal served at the beginning of the main course
preferred label: Başlangıçlar @tr
preferred label: Entradas @es
preferred label: Hors d'oeuvre @fr

Areas
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Geography
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: An area is a geographical entity not necessarily limit by administrative boundaries such as e.g. Sahara or Alps

Basic
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broad match: Economy
broader: Product Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Service : Minimal service, focused on functionality. Customer interactions are generic and limited. Item: Basic, functional, and often mass-produced with minimal attention to aesthetics or durability. Item: Design & Materials: Simple design, low-cost materials, and utilitarian in nature.

Beach
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Beer
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Bread
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Side Course
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Breakfast
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Time
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
preferred label: Zmorge @gsw

Bungee jumping
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Adventure
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Business
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Onboard Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Juices & Mixers
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Non-Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Cabin Baggage
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Item Stowage
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Casino
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Entertainement
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Checked Baggage
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Item Stowage
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Cinema
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Entertainement
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Cities
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Geography
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

City life
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
alternative label: Metropolitan
definition: City groups all activities which are predominantly available in larger cities (but not limited to)
example: Hop on/off Sightseeing bus tour
preferred label: City

Climate
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
definition: Climate encompasses the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions in a particular region. Unlike weather, which describes short-term conditions, climate represents the average and variability of these conditions over extended periods, typically 30 years or more.
preferred label: Climat @fr
preferred label: Klima @de

Cocktail
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Alcoholic
broader: Non-Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Coffee
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Non-Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Continent
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Geography
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Continental
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Climate
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Country
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Geography
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Course
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Meal
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Cuisine
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Meal
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Cultural
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Tours
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
note: Cultural-related tours incl. religious activities ( e.g. Hadj )

Delivery Location
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
definition: Delivery Location refers to the specific place where goods, services, or materials are to be delivered. This could be a physical address, such as a customers's home, business, or warehouse, or a designated spot within a broader area, such as a gate area, onboard of a plane or pickup point. The delivery location is typically specified by the recipient or purchaser based and is crucial for ensuring that the delivery is made accurately and efficiently.
preferred label: Lieferort @de

Dessert
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Course
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Diary-Free
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Excludes all dairy products and thus eliminates in particular lactose

Diner
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Time
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Beverage
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG

Dry
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Climate
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
preferred label: Trocken @de

Economy
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Onboard Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Entertainement
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Exhibition
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Tours
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Product Experience
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
definition: Focuses on the customer’s perception of the products and service provided, including customer support, ease of access, and personalization.

Fall
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Season
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Family
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Flexitarian
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

French
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Cuisine
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Geography
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
source: 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography?wprov=sfti1#
label: Geographie @de
definition: Geographical classifications of products e.g. an adventure experience offered may be offer as a product only in a given geography so the product shall be labeled as such. The precise location , as the promise to the customer, shall be part of the product definition and be reflected as such as either individual products and/or product variants

German
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Cuisine
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Gluten-Free
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Excludes gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

Golf
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Sport
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Historic
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Tours
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Home
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Delivery Location
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Indian
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Cuisine
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Japanese
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Cuisine
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Keto
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: High in fats, low in carbohydrates.

Long
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Transport Duration
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Lounge
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Delivery Location
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Low-Carb
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Reduces carbohydrate intake, often increasing protein and fat consumption.

Low-Sugar
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Lunch
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Time
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Luxury
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broad match: First
broader: Product Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
alternative label: 4-Star
definition: Service: Highly personalized and attentive service. Every detail is managed to create an exclusive and memorable experience. Item quality: Exceptional quality with meticulous craftsmanship. Products are built to last and often feature unique, high-end features. Item design & materials: Exquisite design, often handmade or with artisanal elements. Premium materials like leather, fine metals, and rare woods.

Main Course
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Course
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Meal
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
related: http://data.iata.org/vocabularies/products/01.03.00.00/
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
definition: The Meal facet allows to a) describe that other products ( such as lounge, or flight, etc. ... ) provide meals and b) the actual meals served by them selves either as generic products like breakfast of relay specific meals that that can be ordered

Medium
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Transport Duration
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Mild
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Climate
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Museum
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Tours
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Nightlife
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: City life
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Non-Alcoholic
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Beverage
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: All beverages not containing any alcohol such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, smoothies, alcohol free cocktails, etc ...

Nutrition
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Meal
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Onboard Experience
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
definition: All classifications for products delivered on board of a transport product.
editorial note: This facet will expand as other transport options become available / integrated into the airline retail offerings. This facet is today build around the 4 different cabin types which are present in the airline industry.

Onboard
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Delivery Location
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Paleo
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Focuses on foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans, including lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Cargo & Parcel Delivery
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Item Stowage
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Classifies products aiming ay transporting items not requiring the owner of the items to be present at the same time at the means of transport used. To the contrary of the other concepts on Cabin and Checked Baggage
preferred label: Cargo & Parcel

Personal Service Requests
type: NamedIndividual
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Polar
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Climate
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Premium Economy
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Onboard Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Premium
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broad match: Business
broader: Product Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Service: Enhanced service with attention to detail. Some level of personalization, and proactive customer service. Item quality: High-quality products with superior performance and longer lifespan. Designed for comfort and satisfaction. Item design & materials: Sophisticated design with high-quality materials. Focus on aesthetics and functionality.

First
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Onboard Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

IATA-APMWG
type: NamedIndividual
type: ConceptScheme
comment: https://standards.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APMWG/pages/922025985/Taxonomy+Sub-group
definition: This Schema is defining the APMWG product taxonomy. It does not describe the features of the products i.e. the parts which form the promise towards the customer but elements which describe products in a more intangible fashion allowing to search faster and better for products

Rail
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Transport Mode
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Region
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Geography
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Restaurant
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Entertainement
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Retreat
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
alternative label: Seclusion

Road
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Transport Mode
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Salad
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Side Course
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Scubadiving
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Adventure
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Sea
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Transport Mode
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Season
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
related: Activities
top concept of: IATA-APMWG

Seasonal
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Short
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Transport Duration
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
comment: C'est moins de 2h @fr

Sightseeing
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: City life
broader: Tours
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Ski
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Sport
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Snack
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Time
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Sodas
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Non-Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Soup
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Side Course
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Spirits
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Sport
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Spring
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Season
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Standard
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broad match: Premium Economy
broader: Product Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Service: Reliable and consistent service that meets basic expectations. Some customer support is available, usually polite but not personalized. Item: Quality: Decent quality, offers good value for money, reliable for everyday use. Item :Design & Materials: Functional design with moderate attention to aesthetics. Materials are durable but not premium.

Item Stowage
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG

Summer
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Season
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Surf
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Sport
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Tea
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Non-Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Theater
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Entertainement
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Time
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Meal
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
comment: Time of day when a meal is served. Snack can possibly be served anytime

Tours
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Activities
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Transport Duration
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
comment: Classification used to describe transport products in terms of the duration of the travel on a coarse grained level. the exact interpretation of what short medium and long mean is up to the appreciation of each individual organization when labeleing their products. Bilateral agreements may also clarify this in further detail and add ev additional classification like XS or XXL etc ... if required together with the min max duration attached as addded information to the taxonomy nodes

Transport Mode
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
top concept of: IATA-APMWG
comment: For a transport product characterizes the broader means of transportation. Air is plane, helicopter, hot air ballon ( e.g. for expirence related products ) Rail in general is a train. Road cand be Bus, Limo, VTC, Uber, etc... Sea would typically be a boat but could be anything else which floats and would enable transportation and could be more specialized if not part of the product definition

Tropical
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Climate
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Ultra Luxury
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broad match: First
broader: Product Experience
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
alternative label: 5-Star
definition: Service: Exceptionally personalized service, tailored to the customer’s specific preferences and needs. Services often include private, bespoke experiences that go beyond expectations. Item quality: The pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship. Products are often custom-made or limited edition, with attention to the finest details. Item design & materials: Unique, often one-of-a-kind designs, using the most exclusive and luxurious materials available. These products are as much about artistry as they are about functionality.

Vegan
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Vegetarian
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Nutrition
in scheme: IATA-APMWG
definition: Excludes meat, but may include dairy and eggs.
definition: Exclut la viande, mais peut inclure des produits laitiers et des œufs. @fr
definition: 肉を除外するが、乳製品や卵を含むことがある。 @ja
preferred label: Végétarien @fr
preferred label: ベジタリアン (Bejitarian) @ja

Water
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Non-Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Wine
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Alcoholic
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Winter
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Season
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Ziplining
type: NamedIndividual
type: Concept
type: Taxonomy Concept
broader: Adventure
in scheme: IATA-APMWG

Dublin Core Metadata Element Set, Version 1.1
modified: 2012-06-14
publisher: DCMI

Contributor
description: The guidelines for using names of persons or organizations as creators also apply to contributors. Typically, the name of a Contributor should be used to indicate the entity.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/contributor) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Coverage
description: Spatial topic and spatial applicability may be a named place or a location specified by its geographic coordinates. Temporal topic may be a named period, date, or date range. A jurisdiction may be a named administrative entity or a geographic place to which the resource applies. Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names [[TGN](https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/tgn/index.html)]. Where appropriate, named places or time periods may be used in preference to numeric identifiers such as sets of coordinates or date ranges.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, spatial applicability of the resource, or jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/coverage) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Date
description: Date may be used to express temporal information at any level of granularity. Recommended practice is to express the date, date/time, or period of time according to ISO 8601-1 [[ISO 8601-1](https://www.iso.org/iso-8601-date-and-time-format.html)] or a published profile of the ISO standard, such as the W3C Note on Date and Time Formats [[W3CDTF](https://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-datetime)] or the Extended Date/Time Format Specification [[EDTF](http://www.loc.gov/standards/datetime/)]. If the full date is unknown, month and year (YYYY-MM) or just year (YYYY) may be used. Date ranges may be specified using ISO 8601 period of time specification in which start and end dates are separated by a '/' (slash) character. Either the start or end date may be missing.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/date) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Description
description: Description may include but is not limited to: an abstract, a table of contents, a graphical representation, or a free-text account of the resource.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: An account of the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/description) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Format
description: Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary where available. For example, for file formats one could use the list of Internet Media Types [[MIME](https://www.iana.org/assignments/media-types/media-types.xhtml)].
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/format) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Identifier
description: Recommended practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to an identification system.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/identifier) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Language
description: Recommended practice is to use either a non-literal value representing a language from a controlled vocabulary such as ISO 639-2 or ISO 639-3, or a literal value consisting of an IETF Best Current Practice 47 [[IETF-BCP47](https://tools.ietf.org/html/bcp47)] language tag.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: A language of the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/language) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Publisher
description: Examples of a Publisher include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Publisher should be used to indicate the entity.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: An entity responsible for making the resource available.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/publisher) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Relation
description: Recommended practice is to identify the related resource by means of a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a string conforming to a formal identification system may be provided.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: A related resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Rights
description: Typically, rights information includes a statement about various property rights associated with the resource, including intellectual property rights.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: Information about rights held in and over the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/rights) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Source
description: The described resource may be derived from the related resource in whole or in part. Recommended best practice is to identify the related resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: A related resource from which the described resource is derived.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/source) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Subject
description: Typically, the subject will be represented using keywords, key phrases, or classification codes. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: The topic of the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/subject) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.

Type
description: Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the DCMI Type Vocabulary [[DCMI-TYPE](http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-type-vocabulary/)]. To describe the file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource, use the Format element.
issued: 1999-07-02
comment: The nature or genre of the resource.
note: A [second property](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#http://purl.org/dc/terms/type) with the same name as this property has been declared in the [dcterms: namespace](http://purl.org/dc/terms/). See the Introduction to the document [DCMI Metadata Terms](/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/) for an explanation.