Database: meaning, definitions and examples

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database

 

[ ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data management

A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.

Synonyms

data bank, data repository, data warehouse

Examples of usage

  • The company's database is constantly updated with new information.
  • She accessed the database to retrieve the customer's contact details.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.

Synonyms

data store, information bank, record-keeping system

Examples of usage

  • The database stores all the user information for the website.
  • We need to create a backup of the database to prevent data loss.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A comprehensive collection of related data organized for convenient access.

Synonyms

catalog, inventory, repository

Examples of usage

  • The library's database contains thousands of books and articles.
  • The database allows users to search for specific information quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "database" in other languages:

🇵🇹 banco de dados

🇮🇳 डेटाबेस

🇩🇪 Datenbank

🇮🇩 basis data

🇺🇦 база даних

🇵🇱 baza danych

🇯🇵 データベース

🇫🇷 base de données

🇪🇸 base de datos

🇹🇷 veritabanı

🇰🇷 데이터베이스

🇸🇦 قاعدة بيانات

🇨🇿 databáze

🇸🇰 databáza

🇨🇳 数据库

🇸🇮 podatkovna baza

🇮🇸 gagnagrunnur

🇰🇿 мәліметтер базасы

🇬🇪 მონაცემთა ბაზა

🇦🇿 məlumat bazası

🇲🇽 base de datos

Etymology

The term 'database' originated in the 1960s, combining 'data' and 'base'. It was first used in the context of computer systems and has since become a fundamental concept in information management. Databases have evolved over the years from simple flat file systems to complex relational databases and NoSQL databases, playing a crucial role in various industries and applications.

See also: datatype.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,930, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.