SameAs


In data science, sameAs or exactMatch is a method of indicating that the subject of, or entity represented by, two resources is considered to be one and the same thing. It is a key part of the Semantic Web.

Uses

The concept of sameAs exists in a number of different schemas and systems:
The owl:sameAs predicate has been described as "an essential ingredient of the Semantic Web architecture".

Recognition

Google recognises sameAs relationships expressed via schema.org or JSON-LD, used by individuals or organisations, and uses them to populate the Google Knowledge panel in search results.