variable-name

       Is the name of the variable being defined. The name must conform
       to the rules for names listed in the DEC DATATRIEVE User's Guide.

    variable-definition

       Is the definition of the variable, which consists of field
       definition clauses. If you include more than one such clause,
       separate them with spaces, tab characters, or carriage returns.
       Refer to the chapter on record definitions in the DEC DATATRIEVE
       User's Guide for information on field definition clauses.

    . (period)

       Ends the DECLARE statement.