information artifact ontology (IAO)

Definition

An information artifact is, loosely, a dependent continuant or its bearer that is created as the result of one or more intentional processes. Examples: uniprot, the english language, the contents of this document or a printout of it, the temperature measurements from a weather balloon.

Reference

  1. information-artifact-ontology/IAO. 2025 IAO. [2025-12-5] github.com
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
Relationships
information artifact ontology (IAO)

information artifact ontology (IAO)
Properties

Label

information artifact ontology (IAO)

EUPH Code (UID)

[6356]

EUPH IRI

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/iao

Descriptor

n/a

Created

2023-12-27

Updated

2025-12-06
Contributors

Class

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg, Michael Rubinigg

Class translations

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Language Expression Contributed By Status
English
Information Artifact Ontology

Proper noun

Michael Rubinigg
Approved
English
IAO

Abbreviation/Acronym

Michael Rubinigg
Approved