Content Management System
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Content Management System
A Content Management System (CMS) (pronounced: /ˈkɒntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/) is a software application or set of related programs that are used to create and manage digital content.
Etymology
The term "Content Management System" is a compound noun made up of three words: "content", "management", and "system". The word "content" comes from the Latin contentus, meaning "contained", "management" is derived from the Italian maneggiare which means "to handle", and "system" comes from the Greek systēma, meaning "whole compounded of several parts or members".
Related Terms
- Web Content Management System: A type of CMS designed to support the management of the content of Web pages.
- Enterprise Content Management: A type of CMS that organizes and consolidates an organization's documents, information, and records into a single solution.
- Digital Asset Management: A type of CMS that involves the management, organization, and distribution of digital assets.
- Document Management System: A type of CMS used to track, manage and store documents and reduce paper usage.
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