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| Ascending sort | Sort that arranges records from A to Z or smallest to largest. |
| Data type | Specification that tells the database what kind of information can be stored in a field. |
| Database | A collection of stored information, any or all of which is available for retrieval by electronic means. |
| Database | A collection of files containing specific information available to individual departments. |
| Database management system | Any system for managing data. |
| Database structure | The arrangement of data into tables and fields. |
| Descending sort | Sort that arranges records from Z to A or largest or smallest. |
| Field | Categories of data that mke up records. |
| Field name | Name that identifies a field. |
| Filters | Simpler form of query that cannot be saved and displays all fields. |
| Form | A format that displays one record at a time; used to enter or update data. |
| Input mask | A pattern or template for a field. |
| Primary key | In a databse, a field that uniquely identifies each record in a table. |
| Query | A structured way to tell a database to retrieve data from one or more database tables that meet certain criteria. |
| Record | In a databse, a record lists information about one person or one thing. |
| Report | In a database, objects that use data from tables and/or queries to create a presentation-quality printout. |
| Table | A form created with columns and rows. |
