Definitions for schema
ˈski mə; ˈski mə tə or, sometimes, skiˈmɑ tə, skɪ-schema

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. schema, schemenoun

   an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

2. outline, schema, schemenoun

   a schematic or preliminary plan

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. schemanoun

   An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind.

2. schemanoun

   A formal description of the structure of a database: the names of the tables, the names of the columns of each table, and the type and other attributes of each column. (And similarly for the descriptive information of other database-like structures, such as XML files.)

3. schemanoun

   A formula in the language of an axiomatic system, in which one or more schematic variables appear, which stand for any term or subformula of the system, which may or may not be required to satisfy certain conditions.

4. Etymology: From schema, from.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. schema

   A schema is a conceptual framework or blueprint that helps to organize and interpret information. It can refer to a mental structure we use to organize or understand knowledge, or to a formal outline or model that describes the structure of a particular database, including its tables, fields, and the relationships between them.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Schemanoun

   an outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind; as, five dots in a line are a schema of the number five; a preceding and succeeding event are a schema of cause and effect

2. Etymology: [G. See Scheme.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Schema

   In psychology and cognitive science, a schema, describes an organized pattern of thought or behavior. It can also be described as a mental structure of preconceived ideas, a framework representing some aspect of the world, or a system of organizing and perceiving new information. Schemata influence attention and the absorption of new knowledge: people are more likely to notice things that fit into their schema, while re-interpreting contradictions to the schema as exceptions or distorting them to fit. Schemata have a tendency to remain unchanged, even in the face of contradictory information. Schemas can help in understanding the world. Most situations do not require effortful thought when using schema, since automatic thought is all that is required. People can organize new perceptions into schemas quickly. People use schemata to organize current knowledge and provide a framework for future understanding. Examples of schemata include academic rubrics, social schemas, stereotypes, social roles, scripts, worldviews, and archetypes. In Piaget's theory of development, children adopt a series of schemata to understand the world.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Schema

   skē′ma, n. the image of the thing with which the imagination aids the understanding in its procedure: scheme, plan, outline generally: a diagrammatic outline or synopsis of anything: (Gr. Church) the monastic habit.—adj. Schemat′ic.—v.t. Schē′matise, to arrange in outline.—v.i. to make a plan in outline.—ns. Schē′matism, form or outline of a thing: (astrol.) the combination of the heavenly bodies; Schē′matist, a projector.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SCHEMA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Schema is ranked #130610 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Schema surname appeared 130 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Schema.
   
   99.9% or 130 total occurrences were White.

Matched Categories

1. • Plan
   • Representation

Anagrams for schema »

1. sachem

2. mechas

How to pronounce schema?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say schema in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of schema in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of schema in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=schema
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Schema
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schema
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=schema
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=schema
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html