Data Dictionary Glossary Definition

Term Data Dictionary
Definition

Data Dictionary is a Database concept associated with document-oriented storage, where information is organized in flexible document structures rather than only fixed relational tables.

Data Dictionary is an Enterprise data concept used to manage authoritative information, metadata, quality, governance, lineage, and shared data assets.

Context & Usage

Developers and data architects use this concept when modeling flexible records, designing application data access, or scaling document-oriented systems.

Related concepts include Collection.

Data stewards, architects, and system owners use this concept when defining authoritative records, improving quality, and governing shared information.

Related concepts include Enterprise Architecture, Application Portfolio, Business Capability and Data Governance.

Additional Resource: ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 Architecture Description Standard.

Categories Knowledge Management and Content Governance, Software Development and Programming, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems