data element

In metadata, the term data element is an atomic unit of data that has:An identification such as a data element nameA clear data element definitionOne or more representation termsOptional enumerated values Code (metadata)A list of synonyms to data elements in other metadata registries Synonym ringData elements usage can be discovered by inspection of software applications or application data files through a process of manual or automated Application Discovery and Understanding. Once data elements are discovered they can be registered in a metadata registry. In telecommunication, the term data element has the following components: A named unit of data that, in some contexts, is considered indivisible and in other contexts may consist of data items. A named identifier of each of the entities and their attributes that are represented in a database. A basic unit of information built on standard structures having a unique meaning and distinct units or values. In electronic record-keeping, a combination of characters or bytes referring to one separate item of information, such as name, address, or age.
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1. A named unit of data that, in some contexts, is considered indivisible and in other contexts may consist of data items. 2. A named identifier of each of the entities and their attributes that are represented in a database. 3. A basic unit of information built on standard structures having a unique meaning and distinct units or values. [JP1] 4. In electronic recordkeeping, a combination of characters or bytes referring to one separate item of information, such as name, address, or age. [JP1]

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