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What is Multiplicity in Entity Framework? What do you mean by a Degree in Entity Framework?

In Entity Framework, Multiplicity mainly refers to the number of participants at both the ends of the Entity Framework. The multiplicity is an important factor in determining the approach of navigation properties, that represent a relationship. The multiplicity is the number of items at a particular end.

Further, Degree is the number of ends. There is a relationship with three ends. For example, there may be a relationship between an Employee, a Project, and a Project Manager.

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