Definitions

1. noun

the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of existence

“Philosophers debated the fundamental ontology of the universe.”

2. noun

a particular branch of study or area of knowledge

“The new ontology of climate science revealed alarming trends.”

3. noun

a description or specification of the properties and relations of something

“The software’s ontology helped identify potential security risks.”

4. verb

to categorize or classify something according to its properties

“The database ontology was used to organize customer data.”

5. verb

to provide a description or specification of the properties and relations of something

“The team ontology the data to improve search results.”