Field (as related to DBs)- An attribute of a record in a database table. You can think of a field like the “heading” of a column, or a label on a container of values. (Metabases, 2026)
Record (as related to DBs)- A group of related data with the same structure. Just like in a traditional spreadsheet, records in a relational database are stored as horizontal rows within a table, and contain values that correspond with that table fields, or columns. (Metabase, 2026)
Query-A request for data. (SolarWinds, 2026)
DBMS (Database Management System)-A collection of multiple software services that work together to store, compute, maintain, structure, and deliver the data as part of a product. (Knight, 2024)
from data to wisdom example:
Data: 6
Information: 6 inches of rain
Knowledge: 6 inches of rain is heavy rain
Wisdom: it isn't a good day to go to the pool