Block

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003440",
  "term": "Block",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. One or more chronological segments of cutoff, or closed, records that are in the same series and are dealt with as a unit for disposition purposes, especially during the transfer of permanent records to the National Archives. For example, a transfer of records in 5-year blocks.\n\n2. In electronic records, a grouping of data stored as a unit on an external storage medium and dealt with as a unit by the computer for input or output.\n\n3. The records of an agency, organizational component, or functional area. See also ACCESSION, CUTOFF, PERMANENT RECORDS, TRANSFER.\n\n4. A quantity of water for which a price per unit of water (or billing rate) is established.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Records Glossary",
    "Water Conservation Plan Guidelines Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/block/"
}