METADATA
/ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of METADATA
Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.
"Most websites contain metadata to tell the computer how to lay out the content on the screen."
Structured information about a file (date created, creator, software used to create, last modified, file format, file fingerprint, etc).
"That photo's metadata suggests it was edited using Photoshop."
Examples of METADATA in a Sentence
- "Most websites contain metadata to tell the computer how to lay out the content on the screen."
- "That photo's metadata suggests it was edited using Photoshop."
Word Details
Is METADATA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, METADATA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: METADATA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for METADATA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | e | t | a | d | a | t | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in METADATA
58 words from the letters in METADATA
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How to Use METADATA in Word Games
METADATA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble METADATA to find 58 additional valid words.