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schema

/ˈskiːmə/

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An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind (for example, a body schema).

Examples :

"The doctor described the patient's unusual behavior as a distortion of their body schema, affecting their understanding of their own physical form. "

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A formal description of the structure of a database: the names of the tables, the names of the columns of each table, and the data type and other attributes of each column.

Examples :

"The database schema for the school's student records includes tables for student information, classes, and grades, specifying details like student names (text), course IDs (numbers), and grade percentages (numbers). "

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(markup languages) A formal description of data, data types, and data file structures, such as XML schemas for XML files.

Examples :

"The software company uses a specific XML schema to ensure that all customer data files are structured in a consistent and predictable way. "

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A formula in the metalanguage of an axiomatic system, in which one or more schematic variables appear, which stand for any term or subformula of the system, which may or may not be required to satisfy certain conditions.

Examples :

"The algebra textbook presented a schema for solving quadratic equations, where the letters "a," "b," and "c" could be replaced with any numbers to fit different problems. "

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A monastic habit in the Greek Orthodox Church.

Examples :

"The monk carefully adjusted the schema, the distinctive black habit worn in the Greek Orthodox tradition, before entering the chapel. "

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