Abstract data type (ADT) Fundamentals
noun phrase
Definition: A mathematical model of a data type defined by its behavior (semantics) from the user’s perspective, particularly in terms of possible values, permitted operations, and the behavior of those operations, rather than by a specific implementation [Bakanach 2023].
Example in context:“CRUD operations, along with range queries make a highly useful abstract data type (ADT), employed by many dynamic analytics tasks.” [Bhardwaj et al 2023]
Synonyms: ADT
Related terms: data structure, interface, implementation