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data hierarchy

data hierarchy

4.7
An arrangement of data in levels where groups contain smaller groups, like folders and files
  • noun
  • /ˈdeɪtə haɪˈrɑːrki/
  • Specialized
translation icon : jerarquía de datos
  • Understanding the data hierarchy is crucial for designing efficient database systems.

Examples

  • The company's database was organized using a strict data hierarchy to ensure fast retrieval of information.

  • In many file systems, folders and files follow a data hierarchy that makes navigation easier.

  • The data hierarchy is essential for organizing information.

  • Can you explain the data hierarchy used in this project?

  • The company's database was organized using a strict data hierarchy to ensure fast retrieval of information.

  • In many file systems, folders and files follow a data hierarchy that makes navigation easier.

  • Understanding the data hierarchy is crucial for designing efficient database systems.

Synonyms

hierarchy
vsdata hierarchy
98 5.8

A system that puts people and things in order by rank or power

focuses on arranging information into nested subsets rather than ranking roles or power
hierarchical structure
vsdata hierarchy
2 5.7

An arrangement of people or things in levels with higher levels controlling lower ones

focuses specifically on arranging information into ranked subsets
hierarchical data structure
vsdata hierarchy
  • Specialized
7.6

A way of organising information in levels like a tree

is the everyday wording rather than a technical label
hierarchical classification system
vsdata hierarchy
  • Specialized
6.7

A way to arrange things in levels from broad to specific

acts as a broad arrangement of information by nested levels not only for categorizing

How Hierarchical

data hierarchy
  • Specialized
4.7
taxonomy
  • Specialized
4 7.4
ontology
  • Specialized
6 8.9

Surface Forms

data hierarchy singular
data hierarchies plural

Morphology

data + hierarchy

Both constituents contribute directly to the overall meaning: 'data' (information) and 'hierarchy' (a ranked structure) combine to denote an arrangement of data in ranked levels. This straightforward noun–noun composition is common in English and other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The term data hierarchy comes from a simple picture: imagine data arranged like a pyramid, with larger groups at the top and smaller groups below, so the hierarchy shows how they fit together. So, data hierarchy means storing information in 'levels' of 'sets' and 'subsets' to make it easier to find and use.