# Semantic Lineage

> Source: https://sukruyusufkaya.com/en/glossary/semantic-lineage
> Updated: 2026-05-13T21:01:00.720Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: veri-muhendisligi-ve-ai-altyapisi
**TLDR:** A lineage approach that shows how data assets are derived and connected not only technically, but also at the business-meaning level.

<p>Semantic lineage goes beyond technical flow between tables and columns to reveal how business meaning evolves. For example, it can show which business definitions, intermediate calculations, and raw fields underlie a KPI. This is especially valuable in warehouses, semantic layers, and decision-support systems. In many cases, the real question is not only where the data came from, but how its meaning was formed.</p>