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met·a·da·ta

 (mĕt′ə-dā′tə, -dăt′ə, -dä′tə)
pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
Data that describes other data, as in describing the origin, structure, or characteristics of computer files, webpages, databases, or other digital resources.
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metadata

pl n
(Communications & Information) computing information that is held as a description of stored data
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metadata

Information about information; more specifically, information about the meaning of other data. See also data; information.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.metadata - data about data; "a library catalog is metadata because it describes publications"
data, information - a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data"
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Photos Exif Editor helps modify EXIF metadata of photos on Windows.
EXIF data is information hidden in a digital image file alongside the photo itself.
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When a poorly focused photograph is received, the program manager determines the camera make and model and its settings from the Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) embedded in the photograph.
For instance, many images on the web have associated EXIF data that record time, date, exposure, image-specific unique IDs, camera serial numbers, and location information.
Also note that lens information, including focal length and aperture, are not recorded in the EXIF image metadata when using the Rokinon 16mm, so be sure to take notes while you are shooting with this lens.
The picture, part of a post entitled "We Are with John McAfee Right Now, Suckers," still contained its Exif data, revealing not only that it was captured on an iPhone 4S, but the exact location in Guatemala where it was taken.
EXIF reader: There are numerous EXIF (exchangeable image file format) readers online that enable users to view the metadata embedded within images.