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| Database | A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data. |
| Access | A database management system. |
| Table | Collection of related data that is stored in columns and rows. |
| Query | A stored question about data in your table. |
| Unique Identification | A unique way of identifying each record in the database. |
| Field | Each separate piece of information (but related) in a record. |
| Records | Contains information about a given person, product, or event. |
| File | A collection of related database information. |
| Form | A formatted document with fields that contain data. |
| Data Type | Indicates the type of data that can be stored in a field. |