data file

data file definition - computer

A collection of data records. This term may refer specifically to a database file that contains records and fields in contrast to other files such as a word processing document or spreadsheet. Or, it may refer to a file that contains any type of information structure including documents and spreadsheets in contrast to a program file.



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