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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).
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Data Modeling
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