database

Pluraldatabases

Formsdatabases, databasing, databased

1. 1
   nouncountable

   An organized group of facts or records, often stored on a computer so it is easy to find.

   Like a big filing cabinet where every fact has its own labeled drawer.

   The library keeps a database of every book on its shelves.

   We searched the database to find her phone number.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A set of linked tables, along with reports and forms, that hold data in an organized way.

   Like a binder with labeled sections (one for tables, one for forms) all about the same topic.

   She added a new table to the database for tracking orders.

   Each database on the server holds tables for one department.

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3. 3
   nounmetonymicallycountable

   A computer program used to store, find, and change organized sets of data.

   Like a smart filing clerk that stores your papers and finds any one instantly when you ask.

   He installed a database on the company's main computer.

   This database lets you sort thousands of records in seconds.

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4. 4
   nounmetonymicallycountable

   A complete setup that combines stored data with the programs used to work with it.

   Like a kitchen that includes both the food and all the tools you need to cook it.

   The whole database, data and software together, runs on one server.

   They backed up the entire database every night.

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5. 5
   verbtransitive

   To enter information into a computer database for storage.

   Like typing each fact into a form so the computer can keep it.

   Please database all the new customer details by Friday.

   The intern databased every receipt from last month.

   Similarlog, record, enter, catalog

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