 creation and description of data. Usually defined and perhaps maintained by a central body, but, unlike proprietary standards, users are not reliant on a private organization to license use and provide support. [Archives] 
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 A record that relates to the substantive activities an organization undertakes to accomplish its mission or mandate. .: program record. [Archives] 
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organization 
n., A high-density, direct access, digital storage medium consisting of a specially coated disk on whi