Phrase guide

star schema

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A denormalized database schema consisting of one or more fact tables referencing any number of dimension tables.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: data warehousing

Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From the resemblance to a star shape with a fact table at its center.