What does the term record mean in relation to databases?

Answer 1

Record is more a term related to databases than to spreadsheets. However, as you can do some database work using a spreadsheet, then it can be a term used in a spreadsheet. A record in a database is a row of related data, such as the name, age, address and phone number of a person. If it is done in a spreadsheet, with each set of data on a separate row, it can be regarded as being a record.

Answer 2

it is when you enter data and its completey wrong.

Correct answer is:

A record is a collection of information which can be retrieved through an index.

e.g. A Customer Record with Name, Address, Telephone Number, etc would have a customer ID which would retrieve the customer information.

Also the record would be the ONLY place that the Customer Name, Address etc. would appear.

Any other reference would lead to duplicity of information and errors.

Answer 3

the term record means a document u need to keep in hand for further clarifications and for future use....

Answer 4

In database the record is the data about an object. A record in database refers to a row. Every record can be uniquely identified.