column reference
[ˈkɒləm ˈrɛfərəns]
nounpl: column references
referência de coluna
1. A notation or identifier used in spreadsheets and databases to specify a particular column in a table or grid
In the spreadsheet formula =SUM(A1:A10), the column reference 'A' indicates the first column.
Na fórmula da planilha =SUM(A1:A10), a referência de coluna 'A' indica a primeira coluna.
2. A way to identify or point to a specific column by its letter designation (A, B, C, etc.) or numerical index
The column reference B5 refers to the cell located in column B, row 5.
A referência de coluna B5 se refere à célula localizada na coluna B, linha 5.
3. In programming and database contexts, a name or expression that identifies which column of data to access or manipulate
The SQL query uses a column reference 'customer_name' to retrieve data from the database.
A consulta SQL usa uma referência de coluna 'customer_name' para recuperar dados do banco de dados.
This is primarily technical terminology used in spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, as well as in database management systems. The term is consistent across English-speaking countries and Brazilian Portuguese, reflecting the standardized nature of computer software interfaces. In Brazil, this vocabulary is increasingly important in business, finance, and education sectors due to widespread use of office automation tools.
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