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Import
n., v.
Pronunciation
/ˈɪmpɔrt/
Acronym
Definition
1. A data set intended for integration into a different set of data.
2. The act of integrating data sets into a different set of data.
In Master Data Management, Import refers to external data sets and the act of incorporating those data sets into the existing data. Importing is considered a core functionality of an MDM system. Imports may need to be normalized, mapped, and filtered before adding to master data.
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