Background for schemas

schemas

/ˈskiːmʌz/ /ˈʃiːmʌz/

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noun

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 :

"Children develop schemas for different animals; for example, a schema for "dog" might include four legs, fur, and a tail. "

mind theory philosophy structure

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noun

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 IT team reviewed the database schemas to understand how customer information was organized in the system. "

computing technology structure

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noun

(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 XML schemas to ensure all its data files have a consistent and predictable structure, making data exchange between departments easier. "

computing technology internet structure

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noun

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 :

language linguistics logic philosophy math system structure science computing education

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noun

A monastic habit in the Greek Orthodox Church.

Examples :

"The novice monk carefully adjusted his schemas, ensuring it was properly fastened before entering the church. "

religion tradition