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value

The smallest unit of data that is manipulated in SQL.

variable

A data element that specifies a value that can be changed. A COBOL elementary data item is an example of a variable. Contrast with constant.

varying-length string

A character or graphic string whose length varies within set limits. Contrast with fixed-length string.

version

A member of a set of similar programs, DBRMs, packages, or LOBs.

A version of a program is the source code that is produced by precompiling the program. The program version is identified by the program name and a timestamp (consistency token).

A version of a DBRM is the DBRM that is produced by precompiling a program. The DBRM version is identified by the same program name and timestamp as a corresponding program ...

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