Definitions
01collection of data
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a large collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily found and used by a computer.
n. a structured set of data held in a computer, typically organized for rapid search and retrieval.
“The company keeps all its customer information in a secure database.”
“The research team spent months compiling a comprehensive database of every known species in the local ecosystem.”
Usage
Often used with verbs like 'update', 'query', or 'maintain'.
Synonyms
02software system
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical
n. the computer program used to store and manage organized information.
n. a software application or system designed to manage, store, and manipulate structured data sets.
Español:base de datos
“We need to install a new database to handle the increased traffic on our website.”
“The system administrator recommended migrating to a more robust database to ensure better performance during peak hours.”
Synonyms
03to enter data
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
v. to put information into a computer database.
v. to store or organize information within a database structure.
“The intern spent the afternoon databasing the new inventory records.”
“Once the field notes are digitized, the team will database the findings to allow for cross-regional statistical analysis.”
Usage
This verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the data being stored.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “database” in context.
Noun
01. database contain
“The database contains sensitive information about all our current clients.”
noun + verb
02. database system
“The company is upgrading its database system to improve data retrieval speeds.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Researchers have long attempted to organize common sense into databases.” “Now, the RCMP has launched a High-Risk Child Sex Offender Database.” “As the quality of database records improved over time, these false maximum scores became less common.” “Our team began collecting data for the database in January 2018, covering 46 of the 54 countries in Africa.” Etymology
From data + base.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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