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What is a...

record

...?

Definition:

In a database, a record holds all the information about one item or subject. It is like one index card in an index card file.


Explanation:

In the database shown here and below, there are three address records. Each record has several fields.


Sentence:

"Did you add Jane's record to our address database yet?"

 

 


In this sample database, each of the 3 address record holds all the information about that one address (person's name, street address, city, and phone number).

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