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database

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈdætəˌbeɪs// UK //dˈeɪtəbˌeɪs// data·base General-service

n. an organised collection of information stored on a computer. You use it to easily search for, update, and manage large amounts of data.

n. a structured set of data held in a computer system, organised so that it can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.


SIMPLE

The hospital keeps all patient records in a secure database.

CONTEXTUAL

The new software allows employees to search the company database quickly to find contact details for any client.

COMPLEX

By migrating their legacy systems to a cloud-based relational database, the organisation significantly reduced data retrieval times and improved overall operational efficiency.

Origin

From data + base.

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