schema

Definition

The formal structure, organization, or layout of a database, defining how data is stored, categorized, and related.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'skhēma,' meaning 'figure' or 'form.' It entered modern English via Latin, maintaining its sense of a structural plan or conceptual model.

In the news

In the article, the author explains that scientific research is often difficult because researchers must navigate dozens of different databases, each with a unique schema that dictates how information is structured. Claude Science simplifies this by bridging these fragmented systems.

Claude Science, an AI workbench for scientists, is now available

Anthropic

Related words