database key

noun

A unique identifier in the database management system IDMS, which indicates the record occurrence's physical location in the database.

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Meanings

noundatabase key (plural database keys)

plural database keys

  1. computingA unique identifier in the database management system IDMS, which indicates the record occurrence's physical location in the database.
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APA

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Chicago

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