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Table 1 Definitions of FAIR data, FAIR vocabularies and FAIR metadata

From: Features of a FAIR vocabulary

Concept

Definition

FAIR Data

FAIR data are data which have been subjected to some assessment process and for which some resulting evaluation of FAIRness is available.

FAIR capable resource

A FAIR capable data resource is a data resource which has been subjected to some assessment process and for which some resulting evaluation of FAIR capability is available.

FAIR Vocabulary

A vocabulary which is determined to be FAIR by assessment of the vocabulary itself and its use in the delivery of FAIR data.