Match the following terms and definitions.

a. data element

b. context element

c. unit element

d. period element

e. entity element

f. identifier element

__1. Defines the company

__2. Numeric or nonnumeric facts

__3. Defines the time period

__4. Unique identifier, such as account number

__5. Explains the context in which the data appears

__6. Defines the unit of measure, such as U.S. dollars