Named Entity Recognition (NER) is a computational linguistic process within natural language processing (NLP) that uses predictive models to detect and identify entities within unstructured text. After entities are detected, each entity receives a semantic label and is organized into predefined categories and types:
Entity Categories refer to main classifications of named entities such as Location, Organization, Date, or Quantity.
Entity Types provide more detailed distinctions within the broader categories, allowing for more granularity and flexibility.
This article provides a list of entity categories identified and returned by the Named Entity Recognition (NER) process.## Language Support
The NER language support page lists all languages available for the named entities in this article. Any exceptions are noted for specific named entities.
Supported API versions:
Note
Beginning with the GA API (released 2024-11-01), the Subcategory field is no longer supported. All entity classifications now use the type field.
NER named entity types
Type: Address
Category: Location
| Entity |
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| Address |
Address |
A distinct identifier assigned to a physical or geographic location, utilized for navigation, delivery services, and formal administrative purposes. |
Type: Age
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
Metadata |
| Age |
Numeric, Quantity, Age |
A quantitative measure representing the length of time from an individual's birth to a specific reference date. |
Age metadata |
Type: Airport
Category: Airport
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Airport |
Airport |
A designated location equipped with facilities for the landing, takeoff, and maintenance of aircraft. |
Type: Area
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Area |
Numeric, Quantity, Dimension, Area |
The measurement of a surface or region expressed in square units. |
Area metadata |
Type: City
Category: Location
| Entity |
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Detail |
| City |
Location,GPE,City |
A settlement characterized by a dense population and infrastructure. |
Type: ComputingProduct
Category: Product
| Entity |
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Detail |
| ComputingProduct |
Product, ComputingProduct |
A hardware or software item designed for computational tasks or digital processing. |
Type: Continent
Category: Location
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Detail |
| Continent |
Location,GPE,Continent |
A vast, continuous landmass on the Earth's surface. |
Type: CountryRegion
Category: Location
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Detail |
| CountryRegion |
Location,GPE,CountryRegion |
A distinct territorial entity recognized as a nation or administrative area. |
Type: CulturalEvent
Category: Event
| Entity |
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Detail |
Language support |
| CulturalEvent |
Event, EventCultural |
An organized activity or gathering that reflects or celebrates cultural practices or traditions |
en |
Type: Currency
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Currency |
Numeric, Quantity, Currency |
A system of money in common use, typically issued by a government and used as a medium of exchange. |
Currency metadata |
Type: Date
Category: DateTime
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Date |
DateTime, Date |
A specific calendar day expressed in terms of day, month, and year. |
Date metadata |
Type: DateRange
Category: DateTime
| Entity |
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Detail |
| DateRange |
DateTime, DateRange |
A span of time defined by a start and end date. |
Type: DateTime
Category: DateTime
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Detail |
MetaData |
| DateTime |
DateTime |
A data type encompassing date and time components used in scheduling or logging events. |
DateTime metadata |
Type: DateTimeRange
Category: DateTime
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| DateTimeRange |
DateTime, DateTimeRange |
A period defined by a starting and ending date and time. |
Type: Dimension
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Dimension |
Numeric, Quantity, Dimension |
The measurable size or extent of an object or area, commonly expressed in terms of length, width, height, or depth. |
Type: Duration
Category: DateTime
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| Duration |
DateTime, Duration |
The total time interval during which an event occurs or continues. |
Type: Email
Category: Email
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Email |
Email |
An electronic message sent and received via digital mail systems. |
Type: Event
Category: Event
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Event |
Event |
A specific or noteworthy instance, or activity occurring within a defined context. |
Type: Geographical
Category: Location
| Entity |
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| Geographical |
Location, Geographical |
Earth's physical geography and natural features, including landforms like rivers, mountains, and valleys. |
Type: GPE
Category: Location
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Detail |
| GPE |
Location, GPE |
Geo political entity (GPE) is a region or area defined by political boundaries or governance. |
Type: Height
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Height |
Numeric, Quantity, Dimension, Height |
The measurement of vertical distance. |
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Information |
Information |
Structured data or processed knowledge transmitted or acquired about a specific entity, event, or condition. |
Information metadata |
Type: IpAddress
Category:IpAddress
| Entity |
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Detail |
| IpAddress |
IpAddress |
A unique numerical label assigned a device connected to a computer network using Internet Protocol. |
Type: Length
Category: Quantity
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MetaData |
| Length |
Numeric, Quantity, Dimension, Length |
The measurement of an object or distance between two points. |
Length metadata |
Type: Location
Category: Location
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Detail |
| Location |
Location |
A specific point or area in physical or virtual space defined by exact coordinates, metadata, or unique identifiers that can be referenced, queried, or accessed. |
Type: NaturalEvent
Category: Event
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Language support |
| NaturalEvent |
Event, EventNatural |
An occurrence or phenomenon that takes place in a physical environment as a result of natural processes, without direct human intervention. |
en |
Type: Number
Category: Quantity
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Number |
Numeric, Quantity, Number |
A mathematical value used for counting, measuring, or labeling. |
Number metadata |
Type: NumberRange
Category: Quantity
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Detail |
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| NumberRange |
Numeric, Quantity, NumberRange |
A set of numbers that includes all values between a specified minimum and maximum boundary. |
NumberRange metadata |
Type: Ordinal
Category: Quantity
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Ordinal |
Numeric, Ordinal |
A number indicating position or order in a sequence, such as first, second, or third. |
Ordinal metadata |
Type: Organization
Category: Organization
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Organization |
Organization |
A company, institution, or group formed for a specific purpose. |
Type: OrganizationMedical
Category: Organization
| Entity |
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Detail |
Language support |
| OrganizationMedical |
Organization, OrganizationMedical |
An entity that delivers or facilitates healthcare or medical services. |
en |
Type: OrganizationSports
| Entity |
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Detail |
Language support |
| OrganizationSports |
Organization, OrganizationSports |
An entity that manages or promotes sports activities or teams (Organization). |
en |
Type: OrganizationStockExchange
Category: Organization
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Language support |
| OrganizationStockExchange |
Organization, OrganizationStockExchange |
An institution that manages or facilitates the trading of stocks and securities. |
en |
Type: Percentage
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Percentage |
Numeric, Quantity, Percentage |
A value expressed as a fraction of 100, representing a proportion or share. |
Type: Person
Category: Person
| Entity |
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| Person |
Person |
An individual human being or a legal entity with rights and responsibilities. |
Type: PersonType
Category: PersonType
| Entity |
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| PersonType |
PersonType |
A classification describing the role or category of a person, such as employee or customer. |
Type: PhoneNumber
Category: PhoneNumber
| Entity |
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| PhoneNumber |
PhoneNumber |
A unique sequence of digits assigned to a telephone line or mobile device that serves as an identifier within a communication network. |
Type: Product
Category: Product
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Product |
Product |
An item or service offering value and created for sale or use. |
Type: SetTemporal
Category: DateTime
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Set |
DateTime, Set |
A sequence of sets, where each individual set is associated with a timestamp. |
Set metadata |
Type: Skill
Category: Skill
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Skill |
Skill |
The ability to perform a task or activity, acquired through training or experience. |
Type: Speed
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Speed |
Numeric, Quantity, Dimension, Speed |
The rate at which something moves or operates, typically measured in units per time. |
Speed metadata |
Type: SportsEvent
Category: Event
| Entity |
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Detail |
Language support |
| SportsEvent |
Event, EventSports |
An organized competition or exhibition that involves skill or strategy typically governed by a set of rules. |
en |
Type: State
Category: Location
| Entity |
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| State |
Location,GPE,State |
The institutional framework and governing apparatus for a defined geographical area or political entity. |
Type: Structural
Category: Location
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| Structural |
Location, Structural |
The configuration or organizational schema of components within a system or object that define the overall architecture. |
Type: Temporal
Category: DateTime
| Entity |
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| Temporal |
Related to time or time-based changes, such as data, events, or processes that vary over time. |
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Type: Temperature
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Temperature |
Numeric, Quantity, Temperature |
A quantitative expression that indicates the measure of heat or cold present in an object or environment, commonly expressed in units such as degrees. |
Temperature metadata |
Type: Time
Category: DateTime
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Time |
DateTime, Time |
A quantifiable interval during which an event occurs, a process unfolds, or a condition persists. |
Time metadata |
Type: TimeRange
Category: DateTime
| Entity |
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| TimeRange |
DateTime, TimeRange |
An interval period defined by specific start and designated end times. |
Type: URL
Category: URL
| Entity |
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Detail |
| Skill |
URL |
A Uniform Resource Identifier is a string of characters that uniquely identifies a resource on the internet. |
Type: Volume
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Volume |
Numeric, Quantity, Dimension, Volume |
The measure of three-dimensional space taken up by a substance or object, typically expressed in cubic units. |
Volume metadata |
Type: Weight
Category: Quantity
| Entity |
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Detail |
MetaData |
| Weight |
Numeric, Quantity, Dimension, Weight |
The measure of the force exerted on an object due to gravity typically expressed in units like kilograms or pounds. |
Weight metadata |
Next steps
NER overview