obtuse
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionarystructing'>deconstructing dissecting
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryRelated Words
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First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined aboveFirst Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined abovedatabase
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 abovedatabase
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 databaseSynonyms & Near SynonymsAntonyms & Near Antonyms
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boatExamples
- //There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.
- //He has a reputation for fair dealing.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1dealing
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in bargaining, haggling
- as in business, eventSynonyms & Near SynonymsRelated Words
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined aboveFirst Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined abovedatabase
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 abovedatabase
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 databaseSynonyms & Near SynonymsAntonyms & Near Antonyms
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boatExamples
- //There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.
- //He has a reputation for fair dealing.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1dealing
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in bargaining, haggling
- as in business, eventSynonyms & Near SynonymsRelated Words
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined aboveFirst Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined abovedatabase
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 abovedatabase
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 databaseSynonyms & Near SynonymsAntonyms & Near Antonyms
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boatExamples
- //There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.
- //He has a reputation for fair dealing.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1dealing
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in bargaining, haggling
- as in business, eventSynonyms & Near SynonymsRelated Words
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined aboveFirst Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined abovedatabase
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 abovedatabase
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 databaseSynonyms & Near SynonymsAntonyms & Near Antonyms
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boatExamples
- //There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.
- //He has a reputation for fair dealing.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1dealing
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in bargaining, haggling
- as in business, eventSynonyms & Near SynonymsRelated Words
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined aboveFirst Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined abovedatabase
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 abovedatabase
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 databaseSynonyms & Near SynonymsAntonyms & Near Antonyms
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boatExamples
- //There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.
- //He has a reputation for fair dealing.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1dealing
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- as in bargaining, haggling
- as in business, eventSynonyms & Near SynonymsRelated Words
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined aboveFirst Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined abovedatabase
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 abovedatabase
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 databaseSynonyms & Near SynonymsAntonyms & Near Antonyms
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boatExamples
- //There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.
- //He has a reputation for fair dealing.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1dealing
noun