difference between (feature classm, feature layer, feature set, feature, dataset, layer)

MohamedIsmael

In model builder when i check variables i see 

• feature class
• feature layer
• feature set
• feature dataset
• layer

I want to know the difference between them, and usage of each one

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tree_species.csv

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danretired

Did you browse the

GIS Dictionary

for the terms?