Synonym
Updated: 04/01/2018 by Computer Hope
A synonym may refer to any of the following:
1. In general, synonym refers to two words with the same meaning. For example, when referring to computers, data is often considered a synonym for information.
Tip
In programs with a Thesaurus, such as Microsoft Word, you can use the Thesaurus to find synonyms of any word.
2. With SQL (Structured Query Language), a synonym is an alias for a function, snapshot, table, or view.