ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ontology chart

Okay so imagine you have a bunch of toys like a teddy bear, a toy car, and a rubber duck. Now let's say you want to organize them into groups based on what kind of toy they are. This is what an ontology chart does!

It's like a big map that helps you categorize things based on what they are and how they relate to each other. So you might put the teddy bear and rubber duck in one group called "animals" because they are both creatures, while the toy car goes in another group called "vehicles" because it is something you drive.

But wait, there's more! The chart can get even more detailed by breaking down each group into sub-categories. For example, the "animals" group might have a sub-category for "mammals" where you would place the teddy bear, while the rubber duck goes into a sub-category for "birds".

An ontology chart helps people understand how different things are related to each other and how they fit into a larger picture. It helps us organize information in a way that makes sense and helps us make better decisions.