database

noun

da·ta·base

ˈdā-tə-ˌbās ˈda- also ˈdä-

Definition

computers
a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer) //an online database

Other Words

database transitive verb

Examples

//All of our customers' information was kept in a database.

First Known Use

circa 1962, in the meaning defined above

database

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer //All of our customers' information was kept in a database. //an online database
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

information knowledge
datum detail fact nicety particular particularity point specific
article item
component constituent element ingredient member part
aspect circumstance facet factor
evidence exhibit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

error fallacy falsehood inaccuracy misconception misstatement myth

database

noun

da·ta·base

ˈdā-tə-ˌbās ˈda- also ˈdä-

Definition

computers
a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer) //an online database

Other Words

database transitive verb

Examples

//All of our customers' information was kept in a database.

First Known Use

circa 1962, in the meaning defined above

database

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer //All of our customers' information was kept in a database. //an online database
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

information knowledge
datum detail fact nicety particular particularity point specific
article item
component constituent element ingredient member part
aspect circumstance facet factor
evidence exhibit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

error fallacy falsehood inaccuracy misconception misstatement myth

database

noun

da·ta·base

ˈdā-tə-ˌbās ˈda- also ˈdä-

Definition

computers
a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer) //an online database

Other Words

database transitive verb

Examples

//All of our customers' information was kept in a database.

First Known Use

circa 1962, in the meaning defined above

database

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer //All of our customers' information was kept in a database. //an online database
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

information knowledge
datum detail fact nicety particular particularity point specific
article item
component constituent element ingredient member part
aspect circumstance facet factor
evidence exhibit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

error fallacy falsehood inaccuracy misconception misstatement myth

database

noun

da·ta·base

ˈdā-tə-ˌbās ˈda- also ˈdä-

Definition

computers
a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer) //an online database

Other Words

database transitive verb

Examples

//All of our customers' information was kept in a database.

First Known Use

circa 1962, in the meaning defined above

database

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer //All of our customers' information was kept in a database. //an online database
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

information knowledge
datum detail fact nicety particular particularity point specific
article item
component constituent element ingredient member part
aspect circumstance facet factor
evidence exhibit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

error fallacy falsehood inaccuracy misconception misstatement myth