attribute

An attribute is a characteristic of data that sets it apart from other data, such as location, length, or type. The term attribute is sometimes used synonymously with data element or property.

An attribute is a characteristic of data that sets it apart from other data, such as location, length, or type. The term attribute is sometimes used synonymously with "data element" or "property."

A characteristic of an object; for example, a network printer is an object and its attributes include its location, whether it can print in color, and its print job capacity. [Exchange 2003]

1. A characteristic of a geographic feature described by numbers, characters, images and CAD drawings, typically stored in tabular format and linked to the feature by a user-assigned identifier (e.g., the attributes of a well might include depth and gallons per minute).
2. A column in a database table. See also item.

A characteristic of a geographic feature described by numbers or letters, typically stored in tabular format and linked to the feature in a relational database. The attributes of a well represented by a point might include depth, location, and permit number.

A computer object is a collection of various attributes that collectively store some useful information about the computer that they represent. For example, a computer object has an attribute called “Machine-Role” which serves to provide a description of the machine (such as Workstation or Server).

Similarly, all objects in the Active Directory are a collection of attributes. Attributes are defined in the schema separately from the classes; this allows a single attribute definition to be applied to many classes.

A single property of an object. An object is described by the values of its attributes. The term attribute is often used interchangeable with property, which means the same thing. Attributes are also data items used to describe the objects that are represented by the classes defined in the schema. Attributes are defined in the schema separately from the classes; this allows a single attribute definition to be applied to many classes. The attributes of an Active Directory User object might include the user's first name, last name, and e-mail address.

A particular usage of an instance variable. The set of attribute values held in a particular instance of a class define the current state of that instance. A class definition may impose particular constraints on the valid states of its instances by requiring that a particular attribute, or set of attributes, do not take on particular values. For instance, attributes holding coursework marks for a class should not hold negative values. Attributes should be manipulated by accessor and mutator methods.

A new feature that allows the declaration of variables and subroutines with modifiers as in sub foo : locked method. Also, another name for an "instance variable" of an "object".

In database management, a property inherent in an entity or associated with that entity for database purposes. 2. In network management, a property of a managed object that has a value. Note 1: Mandatory initial values for attributes can be specified as part of the managed object class definition. Note 2: Attributes may be either mandatory or conditional.