VariedFrom
VariedFrom is a term used in data modeling and annotation to describe a relationship in which one item diverges from a reference form or baseline. It is a directional binary relation intended to capture variation across sources, time, or contexts within a unified schema. In practice, VariedFrom is applied to items such as data values, linguistic forms, or recorded observations that are related to a standard or parent variant but differ in one or more attributes.
In annotation and knowledge graphs, VariedFrom is represented as VariedFrom(child, parent), where the child is the
Origin and usage are not standardized across disciplines; VariedFrom emerged as a compact label in discussions
See also: Variation, baseline, deviation, provenance, cross-source comparison.