AI engineering glossary · Data engineering
What is dimension table?
Dimension table: A table in a dimensional model that holds descriptive attributes used to filter, group and label facts, such as product name, category or city. It is typically smaller and changes slowly.
Dimension table: an example
A customer dimension holds name, city and segment so revenue can be grouped by segment.
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Where you learn it
Dimension table is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.