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Machine Readable Dictionary

A Machine Readable Dictionary is a type of dictionary that is formatted in a way that can be easily processed and interpreted by computers or software programs. It uses the YAML format to represent the terms and their meanings.

Examples​

  1. An API documentation with a machine-readable dictionary enables developers to access and utilize data programmatically.
  2. Language translation tools often use machine-readable dictionaries to automate the translation process.

Notes​

  • Machine-readable dictionaries facilitate automated data retrieval and processing, improving efficiency in various applications.
  • The structured format allows for interoperability and compatibility across different systems and platforms.