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Data catalogue

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Informatica.com (definition cross-checked with multiple other online sources)

A data catalogue is a tool that helps data users assess which data assets are available and provides relevant information about that data. Data catalogshelp you identify and organize information about your data:
- The source and origins of the data (data provenance)
- The lineage of the data
- The data's classification
- The location of the data

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