Data element


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Data element
In metadata, the term data element is an atomic unit of data that has precise meaning or precise semantics. A data element has:
  1. An identification such as a data element name
  2. A clear data element definition
  3. One or more representation terms
  4. Optional enumerated values Code (metadata)
  5. A list of synonyms to data elements in other metadata registries Synonym ring

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