digital object [English]

InterPARES Definition

n. ~ IP2 · A discrete aggregation of one or more bitstreams and the metadata about the properties of the object and, if applicable, methods of performing operations on the object.

Other Definitions

  • IP2 Dictionary (†242 s.v. digital object): n., A discrete aggregation of one or more bitstreams and the metadata about the properties of the object and, if applicable, methods of performing operations on the object. [General Dictionaries] n., In the technical sense, a type of data structure consisting of digital content, a unique identifier for the content (called a "handle"), and other data about the content, for example, rights metadata. See also: digital asset management and Digital Object Identifier [Computer and Information Sciences] n., A unit of digital information that includes properties of the object and may also include methods of performing operations on the object. [General Dictionaries]
  • IP2 Glossary (†386 s.v. digital object): n., A discrete aggregation of one or more bitstreams and the metadata about the properties of the object and, if applicable, methods of performing operations on the object. [General Dictionaries ]

Citations

  • SAA Glossary 2005 (†241 ): n. ~ A unit of information that includes properties (attributes or characteristics of the object) and may also include methods (means of performing operations on the object). (†855)