QIDs
QIDs, or Qualified Identifier, is a technical term often encountered in data management and knowledge representation. It refers to a method of uniquely identifying an entity or concept within a specific context or dataset. Unlike a simple identifier, a QID incorporates a qualifier that specifies the domain or scope to which the identifier applies. This ensures that the same identifier can be used for different entities in different contexts without ambiguity.
For example, a product might have a SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) which is a unique identifier within
The qualifier within a QID provides essential metadata, enabling systems to differentiate between identical identifiers that