structure -- Definition

A structure  is a set  of variables that has  been given a name  and can be
manipulated as  a single  entity.  The variables  may be of  different data
types.  Structures  are a  convenient way to  deal with data  elements that
belong  together, such  as names and  addresses, employee  descriptions, or
sales and inventory information.

See Also

Programming COHERENT,
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