stock-keeping unit
<database> (SKU) /skyoo/ (rarely seen expanded) A common term for a
unique numeric identifier, typically in a database. Originally this was used
only for products, but has spread in usage.
Compare with UID for sense development.
(1998-09-27)
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STk « STMP « stochastic « stock-keeping unit
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