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Knowledge Graph Entity
Also: Google Knowledge Graph, entity recognition, verified entity
Google recognizes entities by cross checking consistent facts: the same name, address and phone across the brand's own site, Google Business Profile, LinkedIn and major directories. Mismatched names or addresses slow that down.
For a business without a knowledge panel, the practical path is to claim Google Business Profile with exact details, publish accurate Organization or LocalBusiness markup on the site, and keep major profiles consistent. Wikidata entries need independent coverage to be accepted.