Base knowledge
A bases knowledge gathers knowledge specific to a field in a manageable form by a computer. It can contain rules, in this case one speaks basic about rules, the facts or another representations. If it contains rules an Inference engine can be used to deduce from new knowledge.
Another manner of defining a bases knowledge is to say that it is about a ontology populated by individuals.
A base of knowledge is used to gather - in a centralized way - the expertise of a field generally formalized in a declaratory way.
With not confusing with:
- a Database,
- a Base of facts.
Examples
- the base of knowledge of the American system of medical diagnosis MYCIN,
- the base of knowledge of the French system of control of blast furnaces SACHEM.
Orthographical conventions
Two possible writings exist:- bases knowledge,
- bases knowledge.
See too