information modeling
/ɪn.fər.məˈteɪʃən mɒdəlɪŋ/ · in.for.ma.tion.mod.el.ing
noun
- The process of creating a conceptual representation of data to understand its structure and relationships. The team used information modeling to design the database for the new application.
- A conceptual representation of data, used to understand its structure and relationships. The information model was used to identify the data entities and their relationships in the system.
Did you know? Information modeling is a crucial step in the development of many software systems, including databases, data warehouses, and business intelligence systems.