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Unique Identifier
n.
Pronunciation
/juˈnik aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪər/
Acronym
UID
Definition
An alphanumeric string used to differentiate a single data entity from all others in the dataset.
Unique identifiers (UID) are required for each record in a database making them accessible by programs and users. Often UIDs are automatically assigned to records; SKU is common example of a unique identifier.
Category
Classification
Related Terms
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)
Index
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