# MetadataStandardStandard
Information on standards used to describe metadata and data (including controlled vocabularies)
Implementation of MetadataStandard
# Properties
| Property | Definition | Type | Cardinality | ValueFrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | Metadata standard name | string | 1..1 | |
| description | Description of the model or vocabulary chosen to represent the metadata or data | string | 0..1 | |
| metadataStandardId | Metadata language code | string | 1..1 | |
| idType | Metadata, data, or vocabulary standard identifier | string | 1..1 | PIDSystem |