Explain What a Data Dictionary Is,making Sure to Include Definitions

question 52

Essay

Explain what a data dictionary is,making sure to include definitions of the terms data element and record in your explanation.Provide examples of each of these terms as you include them.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Accumulated net income not distributed to shareholders as dividends but retained by the company for reinvestment in its operations or to pay debt.

Mining Tract

A specific piece of land designated for mineral extraction and mining operations.

Depletion

A method used to allocate the cost of extracting natural resources, such as timber, minerals, and oil, from the earth over the period those resources are consumed.