In computer metadata, semantic equivalence is a declaration that two data elements from different vocabularies contain data that has similar meaning. There are three types of semantic equivalence statements: Class or concept equivalence. A statement that two high level concepts have similar or equivalent meaning.

What is semantic equivalence in translation?

Semantic equivalence is the deep equivalence in translation based on surface equivalence of translation, such as equivalences of format, rhythm, part of speech, grammar, etc. Semantic equivalence emphasizes the translation and the source text should achieve equivalent results in the expression.

How do you show semantic equivalence?

Semantic equivalence is represented by the Ξ symbol or by a sequence of three equals signs === .