(also codebook, data directory), n. ~ Documentation of the names of entities used in a software application or database, including in each entry its definition (size and type), where and how it is use [..]

A database that contains the name, type, range of values, source and authorization for access for each data element in a database.It also indicates which application programs use those data so that wh [..]

A data dictionary is a database used for data that refers to the use and structure of other data; that is, a database for the storage of metadata.

Lists the data elements for which standards exist. The Joint Electronic Document Interchange (JEDI) committee developed a data dictionary that is employed by many EDI users.

(IEEE) (1) A collection of the names of all data items used in a software system, together with relevant properties of those items; e.g., length of data item, representation, etc. (2) A set of definit [..]

A part of a database management system that provides a centralized repository of information about data in a database, such as meaning, relationship to other data. 2. An inventory that describes, defines, and lists all of the data elements that are stored in a database.

In database management systems, a file that defines the basic organization of a database. A data dictionary contains a list of all files in the database, the number of records in each file, and the na [..]

A set of data descriptions documenting the fields (columns) in the tables of a database system. A data dictionary may describe the data type and other physical characteristics of fields, enumerate all [..]

URL to the data dictionary for the dataset or API. Note that documentation other than a data dictionary can be referenced using “related documents” as shown in the expanded fields.

A formal repository of terms used to describe data.

A collection of detailed information on the data elements, fields, tables and other entities that comprise the data model underlying a database or similar data management system. The data dictionary maps the relationships between these entities and may be used to gain an understanding of the structure and internal operating processes of a system.

A specialized type of database containing metadata, which is managed by a data dictionary system; a repository of information describing the characteristics of data used to design, monitor, document, [..]

A formal repository of terms used to describe data.

A data dictionary is a file or a set of files that contains a database's metadata. The data dictionary contains records about other objects in the database, such as data ownership, data relations [..]

A data dictionary is a file that defines the basic organization of a database. It will contain a list of all files in the database, the number of records in each file, and the names and types of each field. Data Standards

A database used for data that refers to the use and structure of other data; that is, a database for the storage of metadata. See Data Element Dictionary.

A database that contains definitions of all data items defined during analysis.

A document linking the survey instrument (questionnaire) with the dataset, or more abstract question or variable-level metadata including question identifiers (variable names and labels); response cat [..]

A repository of information about data, such as its meaning, relationships to other data, origin, usage and format. The dictionary assists company management, database administrators, systems analysts and application programmers in effectively planning, controlling and evaluating the collection, storage and use of data. A data dictionary manages da [..]

List of all the data elements stored in a data base, with descriptions, definitions, relationships, and information about which reports or other application programs use the data .

1. A part of a database management system that provides a centralized repository of information about data in a database, such as meaning, relationship to other data. 2. An inventory that describes, defines, and lists all of the data elements that are stored in a database.

   The publication which defines all of the elements approved for use within a given electronic transmission standard. Each element is fully described.   Data Element

a database that contains definitions of all data items defined during analysis; see also, Requirements dictionary

A collection of definitions for the data elements, structures, and attributes that are important to the problem domain.