schema

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sche·ma / ˈskēmə/ • n. (pl. -ma·ta / -mətə/ or -mas) technical a representation of a plan or theory in the form of an outline or model: a schema of scientific reasoning. ∎  Logic a syllogistic figure. ∎  (in Kantian philosophy) a conception of what is common to all members of a class; a general or essential type or form.

schema

views updated May 29 2018

schema of a database. Short for logical schema. See also storage schema, user view.