### Question
How is the "data element dictionary" defined?


### Answer
The term **data element dictionary** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 3502* as follows -

> a system containing standard and uniform definitions and cross references for commonly used data elements

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY**

