HealthAugust 16, 2026

provenanced

PROV-uh-nenst

Definition

To have been documented or verified by tracing the origin, source, or history of an item or data point.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'provenir,' meaning 'to come from' or 'originate.' It historically referred to the documented history of ownership or origin of a work of art or antique.

In the news

In the article, it is argued that data used for AI in healthcare must be 'provenanced' so that researchers can trace clinical concepts back to trusted sources to ensure accuracy.

Better Models Won’t Fix Pharma’s AI Problem — Better Terminology Will

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