| A | B |
| Entry | One piece or item of information in a database |
| < | less than math operator |
| > | greater than math operator |
| => | equal to or greater than math operator |
| =< | equal to or less than math operator |
| Record | a row of information about one subject in a database |
| Database | A collection of related information |
| Ascending | organized in alphabetical or numerical order |
| Descending | organized Z to A or large to small |
| Field | A category of information in a database |
| Query | same as filter, search, find or display in relation to a database |
| Filter | a feature used to display only records meeting specific criteria from a database |
| Currency | same as money; money is a field type used in a database |
| Text | a field type used to type words, letters, or symbols |
| Decimal | Field type used to type numbers with decimal places |
| Whole Number | Field type used to type numbers without decimals |
| True/False | Field type used to handle yes or no answers; aka Logic field |
| Date | A field type that is used when entering dates |
| Retrieve | To open a previously saved document |