Database Definition

dātə-bās, dătə-
data base, databases
noun
A large collection of data in a computer, organized so that it can be expanded, updated, and retrieved rapidly for various uses.
Webster's New World
Any large or extensive collection of information.
Webster's New World

(computing) A set of tables in a database(1).

The "books" database will have three tables, and the "customers" database will have two tables.
Wiktionary
(computing) A software program for storing, retrieving and manipulating a database(1).
Which database do you use: MySQL or Oracle?
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(computing) A combination of (1) and (2).
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verb
To put (data) into a database.
American Heritage

To enter data into a database.

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Other Word Forms of Database

Noun

Singular:
database
Plural:
databases

Origin of Database

Database Sentence Examples

  • Tim confirmed she'd logged into a database from here.

  • The database of associations will grow forever.

  • I recently gained access to this database that the company's owner uses.

  • The big plus for the online version is access to the large searchable ratings database and archived articles and news.

  • We were provided with a database that allowed us to identify various vehicles.

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Words Starting With

DDADAT

Words Ending With

ESEASE

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Words Starting With D and Ending With E

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With D8 Letter Words Ending With E