English · Science & Technology
database
/ˈdeɪ.tə.beɪs/
[/ˈdeɪ.tə.beɪs/]
organized data store
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A structured collection of information stored in a computer so it can be searched and updated easily.
Example
The library's database lets students quickly find any book by title, author, or subject.
The library's database lets students quickly find any book by title, author, or subject.
Etymology
A compound of 'data' and 'base', coined in the 1960s as computer storage developed.
How & Where It’s Used
Fundamental to websites, businesses, and any large information system.