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ISO 11179 is an international standard that provides guidelines for the representation and management of metadata for describing data and information resources. In simpler terms, it offers a standardized way to organize and describe data, making it easier to understand, share, and manage.

Let's break down ISO 11179 in more detail:

As we have read in Metadata Management topic, Metadata is Data about Data. It describes the characteristics, properties, and context of data, helping users understand what the data is, how it was collected, and how it can be used.

ISO 11179 focuses on standardizing the way metadata is defined, organized, and managed. It provides a common framework for describing data elements, ensuring consistency and clarity in data descriptions. The standard helps organizations create a common language and structure for describing data, making it easier for different systems and people to understand and use the data.