Data Dictionary

1. A specialized type of database containing metadata, which is managed by a data dictionary system.

2. A repository of information describing the characteristics of data used to design, monitor, document, protect, and control data in information systems and databases.

3. An application of data dictionary systems.


Data Dictionary

1. A specialized type of database containing metadata, which is managed by a data dictionary system.

2. A repository of information describing the characteristics of data used to design, monitor, document, protect, and control data in information systems and databases.

3. An application of data dictionary systems.

Used in methodology