Applying fuzzy sets to the semanticweb: The problem of retranslation

Abstract

We discuss the role of Zadeh's paradigm of computing with words on the semantic web We describe the three important steps in using computing with words. We focus on the retranslation step, selecting a term from our prescribed vocabulary to express information represented using fuzzy sets. A number of criteria of concern in this retranslation processare introduced. Some of these criteria can be seen to correspond to a desire to accurately reflect the given information. Other criteria may correspond to a desire, on the part provider of the information, to give a particular perception or "spin". We discuss some methods for combining these criteria to evaluate potential retranslations. © 2006 Springer.