surrogate keys

A form of surrogate key — A unique identifier for an entity or object, not derived from application data.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of surrogate key
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APA

surrogate keys. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/surrogate%20keys

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“surrogate keys.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/surrogate%20keys. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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