We are committed to provide information in plain English so that all our users can understand the RIS terminology. However, much of our content is aimed at specialist audiences and new visitors may sometimes encounter unfamiliair words or phrases. Please let us know your suggestions for the continous improvement of the glossary.
A unit of data which in certain context, is considered indivisible and for which the identidication, description and value representation has been specified(Source: Standard electronic reporting CCR version 1.2/2006)