How to Link Terms to Columns

Associating terms with columns enhances data governance and traceability by ensuring consistency in definitions. The Business Glossary allows users to link terms to relevant columns, making it easier to maintain standardized terminology. Follow the steps below to add a term to a column.

Add a Term to a Column

• Navigate to the Business Glossary

• Locate and click on the term you want to associate with column(s).

• Open the Term Overview Page
• On the Overview page, select Edit.

• Scroll down to the Relationships section and click the pencil icon to add a relationship.

• Click on Add button

After clicking on Add, choose the following options:

• Relationship Type: Represented By

• Asset Type: Database Column

• Asset: Search and select the relevant columns (e.g., Address, AddressLine1, AddressLine2, etc.).

Once selected, multiple columns can be associated with the term.

• Click on Add

• The chosen terms are displayed in a tabular form

• Scroll to the top of the page and click Done

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage term-column relationships.