Data Dictionary#

The Data Dictionary (CITApp-Data-Dictionary.pdf) is an alphabetized glossary of every column name and field definition used across all tables in the platform. Each entry includes a description and a list of every table where that column appears.


PDF Output#

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The PDF version displays entries in a clean alphabetical list. Each entry shows the column name in bold, its description, and a “Used In” listing of every table where that column appears.#


What It Contains#

Each entry in the Data Dictionary includes:

  • Column Name — The exact field name as it appears in table headers (e.g., “Account Number”, “ADP Processing”, “Abstain”)

  • Description — A plain-language explanation of what the column represents

  • Used In — A cross-reference listing every table where this column appears (e.g., “Used In: Beneficiaries Table, CIT Corporations List, Cash Payout List…”)

By the Numbers#

Metric

Count

Column definitions

550+

Tables cross-referenced

70+

Organization

Alphabetical (A-Z)


When to Use This#

  • Looking up a column name — If you see a column in a table and want to know what it means, search the Data Dictionary by name.

  • Finding which tables use a field — The “Used In” cross-references show every table where a specific column appears, which is helpful when you need to find where certain data is displayed.

  • Onboarding and training — New users can browse the glossary to familiarize themselves with the platform’s terminology and data fields.