Terminology
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Over the years and continuing today, various database technologies and tools have employed/employ distinct nomenclature. In the table below, that of Memento is shown with other leading terminology.
| Memento | Relational DBMS | Spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Library | Table | Table (or Sheet) |
| Field | Column (or Domain) | Column |
| Entry | Row (or Record) | Row |
| Link To Entry | Foreign key | Hyperlink |
The initial set of fields for a library is on a tab called MAIN; this is the name of a Page. The user can add more pages; each will have a name and a tab; and each will have its own set of fields. Each entry in a library contains all fields across all pages.