What is the relationship between a ‘record’ and a ‘file’?

A file is a collection of many records grouped together. Each record represents one complete entry, like one customer’s information. The file holds all customers’ records.

Records don’t contain files; it’s the opposite. They’re different concepts with a clear hierarchy. Files are larger containers holding multiple smaller records.

Think of a filing cabinet (file) holding many individual folders (records). The cabinet organizes all the folders in one place.