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Entity-relationship Model
n.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛntəti-riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp ˈmɑdəl/
Acronym
ERM
Definition
A graphical representation of interactions between data entities in an organization.
The model can be as simple as a conceptual data model, which represents concepts and shows that they are connected, or a more complex logical data model which shows the nature of those interactions, to a detailed physical model which contains data on the physical implementation of those interactions.
Category
Data Modeling
Related Terms
Data Model, Entity, Entity-relationship Model, Logical Data Model
Index
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