Glossary.

Metadata refers to the data that is used to describe data and the characteristics of an entity.

In the context of Enterprise Architecture (and its various domains), Logical refers to the removal of implementation-independent concepts to create a logical view of an architecture.

Interoperability relates to ability of diverse environments, systems and organizations to work together.

At its most basic, Information Technology refers to the use of technology to process data into information.

Information is data that has been processed, analyzed and / or interpreted to give it meaning for the user.

Governance is the discipline of delivering a required business outcome by monitoring, managing, and directing activities within a business (or IS/IT landscape).