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Metadata Tag

Date of Publication:

11/16/2015

Definition:

In information systems, a non-hierarchical keyword or term assigned to a document or other piece of information. The entry of metadata information about a scanned document allows for categorization of the data so the document can subsequently be located.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6040.45: DoD Health Record Life Cycle Management

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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