noun
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a systematized collection of data that can be accessed immediately and manipulated by a data-processing system for a specific purpose
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informal any large store of information
a database of knowledge
Etymology
Origin of database
Example Sentences
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The state is required to validate the information using relevant databases, including records at the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Social Security Administration.
From Los Angeles Times
Roughly half of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s surveillance databases have gone dark, while some U.S. health data has disappeared entirely.
From Salon
So far, there have been no DNA matches with known criminals in the federal database.
From Los Angeles Times
The French finance ministry announced on February 18 that a hacker had gained access to a national bank database and consulted information on 1.2 million accounts.
From Barron's
Growth calculations are now also based on sources of data including India's online tax and vehicle registration databases.
From Barron's
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