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Foreign Key

n.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔrən ki/

Acronym

Definition

A foreign key is a field that exists within one relational data table, but originates as the primary key of a separate data table.

The foreign key is the principle component that establishes relationships between tables in a relational database management system (RDBMS).

Category

Data Modeling

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