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# 42.46. `pg_views`

The view `pg_views` provides access to useful information about each view in the database.

Table 42-46. `pg_views` Columns

Name | Type | References | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
`schemaname` | `name` | ``pg_namespace`.nspname` | name of schema containing view
`viewname` | `name` | ``pg_class`.relname` | name of view
`viewowner` | `name` | ``pg_authid`.rolname` | name of view's owner
`definition` | `text` |  | view definition (a reconstructed SELECT query)

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