schema
//ˈskiːmə//
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.