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The Web Services Semantics - WSDL-S specification is a W3C Member Submission that defines how to add semantic information to WSDL documents. Semantic annotations define the meaning of the inputs, outputs, preconditions and effects of the operations described in a service interface. These annotations reference concepts in an ontology. Semantic annotations are used to automate service discovery, composition, mediation, and monitoring.
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| Description | Date | Access method |
|---|---|---|
| Web Services Semantics - WSDL-S specification (W3C) | December 2005 | HTTP Web page |
| WS-Semantics XSD | December 2005 | HTTP Web page |
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