Matricat
Matricat is a term used in theoretical discussions and experimental software projects to denote a data construct that combines a numeric matrix with an associated metadata layer. The term is not tied to a single, widely adopted standard; it has appeared in informal contexts as a shorthand for matrix-centric cataloging and contextual data management.
Conceptually, a matricat consists of two components: a two-dimensional array of numbers and a metadata layer
Key features discussed in literature include support for metadata propagation through arithmetic and linear algebra operations,
Applications cited for matricat concepts include research data management, educational tools for teaching linear algebra with
See also: Matrix, Metadata, Data provenance, Data catalog, Linear algebra.