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schema definition

schema definition

6.1
A plan that shows how data is organized and the rules it must follow
  • noun
  • /ˈskiːmə dɛfɪˈnɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : definición de esquema
  • The new database required a detailed schema definition to ensure proper data validation.
  • conceptual schema definition

Examples

  • Developers updated the schema definition to accommodate additional user information fields.

  • The schema definition outlines the database structure.

  • A clear schema definition makes integrating different systems much more manageable.

  • Can you provide the schema definition for this table?

  • The database administrator updated the schema definition to improve data integrity.

  • In our project, the schema definition outlines how each table relates to the others.

  • Before running the migration, we need to review the schema definition for any changes.

Synonyms

specification
vsschema definition
  • Specialized
75 4.4

A detailed document that lists what a product, job, or contract must have

defines organization, structure, and constraints of information in a database or data system

Antonyms

ambiguity
57 6.3

A lack of clear meaning that allows people to understand it in different ways

How Detailed

ontology
  • Specialized
6 8.9
schema definition
  • Specialized
6.1
data structure
  • Specialized
4 3.9
data format
  • Specialized
1 3.7

Surface Forms

schema definition singular
schema definitions plural

Morphology

schema + definition

The phrase is a straightforward compositional noun phrase: 'schema' (a schematic structure) plus 'definition' (an explanation), so the meaning—an explanation or specification of a schema—is directly derivable from the parts. Although somewhat technical, this noun+definition pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The compound schema definition combines schema (a 'plan' or 'shape') and definition (a 'clear description'). It is like a building blueprint that shows where every room and wall go, so a schema definition tells a database how to organize and check its information.