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data definition

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data definition
(1) In a source language program, the definitions of data structures (variables, arrays, fields, records, etc.).

(2) A description of the record layout in a file system or DBMS.
data definition [′dad·ə ‚def·ə′nish·ən]
(computer science)
The statements in a computer program that specify the physical attributes of the data to be processed, such as location and quantity of data.


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Globally integrated finance organisations are defined as entities that, at a minimum, mandate standards throughout the whole enterprise, along with a standard chart of accounts, common data definitions and common processes.
If all reporting systems within each state had the same data definitions and interoperability standards, providers would significantly reduce their current costs of double data entry, plus reduce their cost of developing interoperability support for EHR systems.
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