Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
database
Noun
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
Definition
A database is an organized collection of data that is stored and accessed electronically.
Examples
- The library maintains a large database of research papers.
- Our company relies on a robust customer database for marketing.
- Developers use databases to store user information securely.
Meaning
Databases are used to store, manage, and retrieve information in various applications, from websites to enterprise systems.
Synonyms
- Data repository
- Data bank
- Information store
- Record collection
