##  [Persistent Identifier](/persistent-identifier) 

  ##  [Persistent Identifier](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/persistent-identifier-0) 

  

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Definition

A system-level, machine-actionable identifier assigned to a digital or physical resource that is intended to provide a stable, resolvable reference over time by decoupling the resource’s identity from its current location or access URI and by relying on governed resolution infrastructure and management policies.