Database

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/

Alternative forms

• older data base, data-base

Origin

data + base

Full definition of database

Noun

1. (computing) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
   I have a database of all my contacts in my personal organizer.
2. (computing) A set of tables in a database(1).
   The "books" database will have three tables, and the "customers" database will have two tables.
3. (computing) A software program for storing, retrieving and manipulating a database(1).
   Which database do you use: MySQL or Oracle?
4. (computing) A combination of (1) and (2).

Synonyms

• (collection of organized information) databank
• (computer software) database management system

Verb

1. To enter data into a database----