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- Subject-oriented, meaning that the data in the database is organized so that all the data elements relating to the same real-world event or OBJECT are LINKED TOGETHER.
- Time-variant, meaning that the changes to the data in the database are tracked and RECORDED so that reports can be produced showing changes over time.
- Non-volatile, meaning that data in the database is never over-written or deleted, once committed, the data is static, read-only, but retained for future reporting.
- Integrated, meaning that the database contains data from most or all of an organization's operational applications, and that this data is MADE consistent.
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