Theoretically, the data-flow structural attributes in an information control net model can be formalized by the concepts of data definition and data use operations, which is so-called data-flow associations.

This situation is exacerbated when companies possess multiple data sources and siloed systems having different data definitions, in different formats.

The PPV was highest for the NDSS administrative data definition applied to the shortest time window of data, and dropped as the time period of data queried increased.

This hinders electronic filing, because businesses must map data elements from their accounting systems to different data definitions and formats.

Data definition and data manipulation are covered in less detail.

He cautions readers about the limitations and challenges in attempting cross-country comparisons due to variations in data definition, data representation, and methodology embedded in these studies.

* Strengthened security for passwords, including those for databases, module access, and data definition

By having a standardized data definition, data migration and synchronization tasks are simplified.

Coupled with a multi-vendor line, in which each machine is programmed by different software (each with its own part data definition), the result is a costly and tedious process.

Powerful data management features include ACID-compliant transactions, a high-level data definition language, and an intuitive application programming interface (API) that catches many common coding errors before they can become expensive bugs.