Write a Data Dictionary
A data dictionary stores information about data that lives in all your organization’s systems. It gives everyone a shared vocabulary for how to discuss data in your organization. Whether it’s the CEO, a developer, or a customer service representative, everyone should reference the data dictionary when they’re unsure what certain data items mean. This dictionary is a comprehensive space to define rules, regulations, and definitions for your organization’s data.
Data dictionaries play a key role in your governance efforts. They reinforce data domains/sub-domains and help teams avoid inconsistencies with data. Having more consistent data makes it easier to analyze, because it gives everyone shared understanding of what different ...
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