Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ontologize
Verb
/ɒnˈtɒlədʒaɪz/
Definition
To represent or categorize something in terms of its ontology, which is the study of the nature of being, existence, or reality.
Examples
- Philosophers often seek to ontologize concepts to understand their existence more clearly.
- The researchers aimed to ontologize the different types of data in their framework.
- In the study of knowledge representation, it is essential to ontologize the terms used.
Meaning
The act of defining or classifying concepts as part of a systematic framework or model, particularly in philosophy or information science.
Synonyms
- Categorize
- Classify
- Define
