23 docs tagged with "glossary"

A glossary is a list of terms that is organized in a specific way to help users understand their data assets. For example, terms like `cost`, `P&L`, and `revenue` can be used to group and search all financial data assets.

Migrate glossary terms, tags, and metadata from Alation to Atlan — configure asset mapping, image handling, and custom metadata preservation.

Automatically link glossary terms to matching assets — map terms by name patterns, asset types, and custom filters.

Export glossary terms and categories as CSV — includes scope, business metadata, and delivery configuration options.

Bulk import glossary terms and assets from CSV files — configure term hierarchy, relationships, and business metadata.

Use the Asset-term link app to automatically create and manage links between glossary terms and matching assets based on names and filters.

Learn about bulk upload terms in the glossary.

Each [term](/product/capabilities/governance/glossary/concepts/what-is-a-glossary#term) in a glossary should be unique. Duplicate terms in the same glossary may cause confusion rather than provide the context that users need.

To enable associated terms, follow these steps.

Learn how to create and maintain a centralized business glossary in Atlan to standardize terminology and definitions across your organization.

Analyse glossary content, including terms, categories, and assigned assets.

Learn about why am i unable to approve a glossary update request?.

Reference documentation for the GLOSSARY_DETAILS table containing glossary, category, and term details

Learn about how do i fully delete glossary terms or archived items?.

Step-by-step guide to importing glossary terms, categories, and glossaries into Atlan using a local CSV file.

Once you've [set up a glossary](/product/capabilities/governance/glossary/how-tos/set-up-glossaries), you can link terms from your glossary to your data assets in Atlan.

Use Lakehouse to identify and consolidate duplicate metrics and glossary terms to keep reporting consistent and maintain a single source of truth

Learn about report on assets.

Track glossaries, categories, and terms in the reporting center dashboard. View high-level metrics, filter by glossary and category, track term-asset linkages, and manage recently created terms and categories.

Note that [glossary access works slightly differently](/product/administration/labs/how-tos/restrict-glossary-visibility).

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The Atlan [glossary](/product/capabilities/governance/glossary/concepts/what-is-a-glossary) allows you to add new terms and categories, search for existing glossary definitions, and archive old ones. You can also nest terms under categories and subcategories to create a glossary hierarchy.

Before using Atlan AI for glossary management, your admin user must enable the Atlan AI Summary toggle in the Atlan AI section under Labs.