# Metadata Versioning

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T20:02:06.104Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: veri-muhendisligi-ve-ai-altyapisi
**TLDR:** An approach that stores changes in metadata definitions as traceable versions over time.

<p>Metadata versioning is critical for understanding how data definitions and schema information evolve over time. When a field’s description, type, ownership, or usage rule changes, that evolution should not be lost. This approach is especially useful for auditability, rollback, and historical interpretation. Metadata, like data itself, is a living asset that should be versioned.</p>