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Semantic Web Use Cases

The Semantic Web is an extension of the current web in which information is given well-defined meaning, better enabling computers and people to work in cooperation. The following is a collection of use-cases from individuals, organizations, etc. regarding the Semantic Web and/or enabling technologies (such as RDF and OWL) which serve as the basis for this work. The use cases listed hear are designed to be illustrative. In no way should this document be considered an exhaustive analysis of the many communities, organizations and domains using Semantic Web standards for effectively finding, sharing and combining information.