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database

/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large collection of organized information that is accessed electronically from a computer system.

    - "The database contains customer information for a large corporation."
    - "The database is used to store and manage scientific data."

Synonyms

databank , database management system
Rhymes
Words rhyming with database
tape , ape , cape , grape
Variants
List of all variants of database that leads to same result
database , databased , databases , databasing
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'datum' meaning 'given' or 'fact'. The term 'database' was first used in the 1960s to describe large electronic information storage systems.


Trivia
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  1. The first commercial database management system was Oracle Corporation's Oracle Database, released in 1979.

  2. The largest database in the world is the World Wide Web, which contains billions of web pages.


Related Concepts
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  1. Data: Data is the raw information that is stored in a database. It can be of various types, such as numerical, textual, or multimedia.

  2. Database Management System (DBMS): A DBMS is software that enables users to define, create, maintain, and modify databases.


Culture
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The database has had a significant impact on various aspects of modern culture, including business, science, and entertainment. It has revolutionized the way we store, manage, and access information.

How to Memorize "database"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, organized filing cabinet filled with folders containing information.
    - Visualize a computer screen displaying rows and columns of data.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'database' with the concept of organized information.
    - Think of a database as a large library of electronic information.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Data Are Stored Best In A Database' to remember the meaning of 'database'.
    - Use the acronym 'DBASE' to remember the meaning of 'database'.


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