schema

//ˈskiːmə//
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Noun

schemaSingular
schemasPlural
1

A structured framework or plan that outlines the organization of a system, concept, or set of data.

The database schema defines how the information is organized.

2

In psychology, a mental structure that represents organized knowledge about a concept or type of stimulus.

Children develop schemas about animals based on their early experiences.

3

In computing and databases, a formal description of the structure of data, including tables, fields, and relationships.

The database schema defines how the tables and their relationships are organized.

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