Meaning of data division | Babel Free
Definitions
The part of a COBOL program in which the format and layout of external files and databases, and internally-used variables and constants are defined
Examples
“The data division is that portion of the program⟳ set⟳ aside to identify⟳ explicitly all the format characteristics of data received by the program⟳, created within the program⟳, and produced as output.”
“It is best to define⟳ the variables within the data division before writing the procedure division.”
“We use⟳ the data division to control⟳ the definition of these fields.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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