A knowledge-graph node should represent a distinguishable entity with a stable identity rule. Labels are display text; identifiers decide whether two mentions refer to the same thing.

Entity Identity Before Connectivity

Entity resolution decides whether records denote the same entity using identifiers, attributes, relationships, and uncertainty. False merges can be more damaging than temporary duplicates.

Entity Resolution Is Evidence-Weighted

In this situation—joining 'Dr. Lee' across publications without merging two different people—which choice best applies “Entity Identity Before Connectivity”?

An edge label should state a specific relation, direction, domain, range, and relevant constraints. A generic 'related to' edge hides the reasoning the graph is meant to support.

Relations Need Declared Semantics

A subject–predicate–object triple asserts one relationship between identified things. Multiple triples can describe a richer situation while keeping each claim independently attributable.

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