What is meant by the term "attribute" in an ERD context?
- A link between entities
- A property or characteristic of an entity
- A unique identifier for a relationship
- The degree of a relationship
In an ERD context, an attribute refers to a property or characteristic of an entity. Attributes describe the details or features of an entity, helping to define the information that can be stored about each instance of that entity.
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