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Quick Answer: What are differences between a data dictionary, business glossary and data catalog?

Wondering what the differences are between a data dictionary, business glossary and data catalog? While they may sound the same, each has a purpose in data management. Gartner® shares greater clarification on each and the value they provide to data and analytics leaders.

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  • The differences between a data dictionary, business glossary and data catalog

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Gartner, Quick Answer: What Are Differences Between a Data Dictionary, Business Glossary and Data Catalog?, Melody Chien, Guido De Simoni, 13 June 2022  

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