Parameter and Keyword Description:

collection_name:

This keyword identifies the index-by table, nested table, or varray formerly declared within the present scope.

cursor_variable_name:

This keyword a PL/SQL cursor variable formerly declared within the present scope. Only the value of the other cursor variable can be assigned to the cursor variable.

object_name:

This keyword identifies an object (instance of the object type) formerly declared within the present scope.

record_name:

This keyword identifies a user-defined or %ROWTYPE record formerly declared within the present scope.

record_name.field_name:

This keyword identifies the field in a user-defined or %ROWTYPE record formerly declared within the present scope.

table_name.column_name:

This refers to the table and column that should be accessible when the declaration is explained.

variable_name:

This keyword identifies a variable formerly declared in similar scope.