AI & the web
JSON
A text format for representing structured data with values, lists and name–value pairs.
In everyday use
A dictionary stores each term, example and source URL in JSON.
What to keep in mind
Valid formatting does not make the data accurate or safe to trust.
Also searched as: JavaScript Object Notation
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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