What is DefinedTerm schema?
Also called: Glossary schema
The short answer
DefinedTerm is a Schema.org type that marks a word or phrase and its definition, identifying a page as the authoritative definition of that term.
DefinedTerm schema, explained
Encyclopedias and glossaries use it, grouped in a DefinedTermSet, so each entry is recognised as a definition rather than an article.
Questions people ask about DefinedTerm schema
What is DefinedTerm schema?
DefinedTerm is a Schema.org type that marks a word or phrase and its definition, identifying a page as the authoritative definition of that term.
Related terms
Structured data is code, usually JSON-LD using the Schema.org vocabulary, that labels what a page describes, such as a product, business, FAQ or article, for search engines and AI.
EntityAn entity is a uniquely identifiable thing, such as a person, business, product, place or concept, that search engines and AI systems store facts about.
Answer-first contentAnswer-first content puts the direct answer to the page's question in the opening sentence, then adds detail, so readers and AI systems get the point immediately.
AEOAEO, answer engine optimisation, is structuring a website so AI assistants and search features quote it as the answer, not just list it as a link.
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