Create a Common Language in your Company with a
Business Glossary
In business, the same term can have different meanings across departments, and multiple synonyms can just add to the confusion. Clear context is essential to ensure everyone interprets terms consistently and accurately.
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Standardize business terms, rules, and regulations in a shared glossary to prevent confusion, improve data accuracy, and reduce costly misinterpretations.
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Clear ownership means clear accountability
Know who owns every business term and the reports, data marts and datasets it connects to.
Full visibility into definition changes
Built-in version history, approval workflows and real-time collaboration on every change.
Knowledge graphs for a complete data picture
See how business terms, data assets and metadata connect. More in the blog.
Multiple glossaries for maximum flexibility
Create and manage a separate glossary for each team, project or department.
Tailor Dawiso to fit your needs
Customize fields, labels and structures to match how your business works.
Import existing definitions
Bring in your existing terms and definitions from spreadsheets and other systems.
Dawiso AI Assistant
Generate, refine and summarize definitions with AI to overcome contributor paralysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How will Business Glossary help me?
The usage of a Business Glossary increases confidence in the meaning of your company's data by standardizing terms and definitions. It also shows where terms are used and which data collections contain data corresponding to the term and definition.
Who provides the terms and definitions for the Business Glossary?
The data steward(s) you choose create and approve terms and definitions based on the steward's expert knowledge of the data and contributions from your organization. With experts maintaining and updating terms, your glossary stays accurate and relevant - fostering a living data community where the right people define and refine the language that matters. Dawiso makes it easy and affordable to grant contributor access to everyone who needs it, supporting a truly data-driven culture.
Can I trust the content within Business Glossary?
Absolutely. Business Glossary terms and definitions are created and approved by trusted stewards within your company. Expert oversight ensures consistency, accuracy, and a shared understanding of your data.
Can I manage synonyms, acronyms, and term variants in other languages?
Yes! Managing synonyms, acronyms, and term variants ensures that data is accurately and consistently represented across different languages and regions.