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Data Element
  • A named unit of data that, in some contexts, is considered indivisible and in other contexts may consist of data items. (FP) (ISO)
  • A named identifier of each of the entities and their attributes that are represented in a database. (FP)
  • A basic unit of information having a unique meaning and subcategories (data items) of distinct units or values. Examples of data elements are military personnel grade, sex, race, geographic location, and military unit. (JCS1-DoD)