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title: Vocabularies
url: https://documentation.cluedin.net/model/vocabularies
content_type: landing
section: Model
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# Vocabularies

A vocabulary is the set of properties that describe records from a source or a business domain, and a vocabulary key is one of those properties. Mapping connects source columns to vocabulary keys, so the vocabulary is what makes data from different systems comparable.

## In this section

- [Vocabularies explained](https://documentation.cluedin.net/model/vocabularies/vocabularies-explained.md) (concept): A vocabulary (schema) is a framework that defines how metadata is stored and organized within the system.
- [Create and manage vocabularies](https://documentation.cluedin.net/model/vocabularies/manage-vocabularies.md) (how-to): In this article, you will learn how to create and manage vocabularies to enhance the efficiency and organization of metadata in CluedIn.
- [Vocabulary keys](https://documentation.cluedin.net/model/vocabularies/vocabulary-keys.md) (concept): In this article, you will learn about vocabulary keys and the importance of specifying the correct data type for a vocabulary key to unlock the full potential of filters.
- [Manage vocabulary keys](https://documentation.cluedin.net/model/vocabularies/manage-vocabulary-keys.md) (how-to): In this article, you will learn how to efficiently create and manage vocabulary keys, helping you to structure and organize metadata within the system.

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