Database
An organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. It allows for easy access, management, and updating of information.
Examples
3 of 5You can search the database by name or date.
You can look through the data collection using a name or a time.
We need to migrate our database to a faster server.
We must move our data collection to a more powerful machine.
The database crashed while I was trying to save my work.
The data system stopped working when I was saving.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
A 'base' for 'data' — where all the information lives.
Quick Quiz
The HR department uses a ______ to keep track of all employee records.
Correct!
The correct answer is: database
Examples
You can search the database by name or date.
everydayYou can look through the data collection using a name or a time.
We need to migrate our database to a faster server.
businessWe must move our data collection to a more powerful machine.
The database crashed while I was trying to save my work.
informalThe data system stopped working when I was saving.
The research relies on a massive database of genetic information.
academicThe study uses a huge collection of DNA data.
Access to the employee database is strictly controlled.
formalEntry into the worker data collection is highly protected.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
access the database
get into the data collection
central database
the main collection of data
online database
data stored on the internet
Often Confused With
A spreadsheet (like Excel) is for simple calculations; a database is for complex, large-scale data storage and retrieval.
Usage Notes
Can be written as one word (database) or two (data base), but one word is much more common in modern IT.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'data' when they specifically mean the 'database' (the system holding the data).
Memory Tip
A 'base' for 'data' — where all the information lives.
Word Origin
First appeared in the 1960s to describe a 'base' of operations for electronic data.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The HR department uses a ______ to keep track of all employee records.
Correct!
The correct answer is: database
Related Vocabulary
More technology words
Algorithm
B2A set of mathematical instructions or rules used by a computer to solve a problem or complete a task. It is the foundation of how software functions and processes data.
Authentication
B2The process or action of verifying the identity of a user or process. It ensures that a person is who they claim to be before granting access to a system.
Browser
B2A software application used to locate, retrieve, and display content on the World Wide Web. It translates web code into the visual pages we interact with.
Cloud
B2The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data. It replaces the need for local storage on personal computers.
Compatibility
B2The capacity for two systems, software programs, or hardware devices to work together without any issues. It is a crucial factor when upgrading or integrating technology.
Configuration
B2The specific way in which a computer system or software is set up or arranged. It involves choosing settings that determine how the system operates.
Cybersecurity
B2The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These attacks usually aim to access, change, or destroy sensitive information.
Encryption
B2The method by which information is converted into a secret code that hides the information's true meaning. Only someone with a special key can translate it back.
Interface
B2The point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact. In computing, it most commonly refers to the way a user interacts with a software program or device.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free