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# An identification such as a Data Element Name # A clear Data Element Definition # One or more Representation Term s # Optional enumerated values Code (metadata) # A list of synonyms to data elements in other metadata registries Synonym Ring Data elements usage can be discovered by inspection of Software Application s or application Data File s through a process of manual or automated Application Discovery And Understanding . Once data elements are discovered they can be registered in a Metadata Registry . In Telecommunication , the term data element has the following components: #A named unit of Data that, in some contexts, is considered indivisible and in other contexts may consist of data items. #A named Identifier of each of the entities and their attributes that are represented in a Database . #A basic unit of Information built on standard structures having a unique meaning and distinct units or values. #In electronic record-keeping, a combination of characters or bytes referring to one separate item of information, such as name, Address , or age. Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from the Department Of Defense Dictionary Of Military And Associated Terms SEE ALSO
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