B2 noun Neutre

database

/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways. It is used to store, manage, and retrieve information efficiently for organizations or personal use.

Exemples

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1

I keep a database of all the books I've read this year.

I keep a database of all the books I've read this year.

2

The government maintains a secure database of all registered voters.

The government maintains a secure database of all registered voters.

3

His brain is like a giant database of 80s pop music lyrics.

His brain is like a giant database of 80s pop music lyrics.

Famille de mots

Nom
database
Apparenté
data, dataset
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'base camp' where all your 'data' lives to stay safe and organized.

Quiz rapide

The company needs to ________ the database to include the new list of international clients.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : update

Exemples

1

I keep a database of all the books I've read this year.

everyday

I keep a database of all the books I've read this year.

2

The government maintains a secure database of all registered voters.

formal

The government maintains a secure database of all registered voters.

3

His brain is like a giant database of 80s pop music lyrics.

informal

His brain is like a giant database of 80s pop music lyrics.

4

Students were given access to the university's academic database for their research projects.

academic

Students were given access to the university's academic database for their research projects.

5

Our sales team relies on the customer database to track leads and conversions.

business

Our sales team relies on the customer database to track leads and conversions.

Famille de mots

Nom
database
Apparenté
data, dataset

Collocations courantes

access a database access a database
searchable database searchable database
maintain a database maintain a database
relational database relational database
update a database update a database

Phrases Courantes

database management system

database management system

backend database

backend database

centralized database

centralized database

Souvent confondu avec

database vs spreadsheet

A spreadsheet is a single file for calculations, while a database is a complex system for storing and relating large sets of data.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'database' when referring to the organized system or software that holds information, rather than the information itself (which is 'data'). It is often used in both technical and metaphorical contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'database' as an uncountable noun like 'data', but it is a countable noun (e.g., 'we have three different databases').

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'base camp' where all your 'data' lives to stay safe and organized.

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Origine du mot

A mid-20th-century compound of 'data' (from Latin 'datum', meaning something given) and 'base' (meaning foundation).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: databases Often follows verbs like 'query', 'update', or 'populate'

Quiz rapide

The company needs to ________ the database to include the new list of international clients.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : update

Mots lis

buckram

B2

To stiffen a fabric using a coarse cloth called buckram, or metaphorically, to provide a rigid, formal, or artificial structure to something. It describes the process of making an object or an idea appear more solid and less flexible than it naturally is.

buckskin

B2

Describes items made from the soft, yellowish-tan leather of a male deer or sheep, or refers to the specific pale yellowish-brown color of this leather. It is frequently used in the context of historical clothing, outdoor gear, and horse coat colors.

buckteeth

B2

Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.

buddha

B2

Used as a modifier to describe something that possesses qualities of enlightenment, supreme peace, or detached wisdom. It often refers to a state of being calm and unbothered by external chaos or emotional distress.

buddhism

B2

Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophical system founded in India over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It focuses on personal spiritual development, the attainment of deep insight into the true nature of life, and the elimination of suffering through the path to enlightenment.

buddhist

B2

A Buddhist is a person who follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The term also functions as an adjective to describe things, practices, or art related to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

buddy

B2

To pair or partner someone with another person, typically to provide support, guidance, or safety in a professional or educational environment. As a verb, it often implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a more experienced person assists a newcomer.

budge

B2

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

budgerigar

B2

A small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that is native to Australia and often kept as a pet. It is typically green and yellow with black markings in the wild, though domestic varieties come in many colors.

budgetary

B2

Relating to or concerned with a plan for spending money or a budget. It is frequently used to describe financial limits, allocations, or the process of managing available funds within an organization or government.

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