Schema

Pronunciation: /ˈskiːmə/

Schema (noun)

  1. A structure that helps organize and understand information or concepts in the mind.
  2. A plan or outline that shows how data is organized in a database or system.

Examples

  • A schema helps individuals organize their thoughts and experiences.
  • A schema defines how data is organized in a database.

Common collocations: cognitive schema, social schema, database schema, XML schema

Synonyms of Schema

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Schema

  • — The opposite of a structured schema is chaos.
  • — A schema provides order, unlike disorganization.