database
Meaning: An organised collection of data stored electronically
A database is a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically, typically organised to permit easy retrieval, updating, and management of information. Databases power most modern applications, from websites to business systems. They can store everything from customer information to scientific data. A database management system (DBMS) controls access to the data.
Examples
- All customer information is stored in our database. 所有客户信息都存储在我们的数据库中。Toda la información del cliente está almacenada en nuestra base de datos.すべての顧客情報は私たちのデータベースに保存されています。모든 고객 정보는 우리 데이터베이스에 저장되어 있습니다.
- The police have a national database of fingerprints. 警方有一个全国指纹数据库。La policía tiene una base de datos nacional de huellas dactilares.警察は指紋の全国データベースを持っています。경찰은 전국 지문 데이터베이스를 보유하고 있습니다.
- We need to update the database with the new entries. 我们需要用新条目更新数据库。Necesitamos actualizar la base de datos con las nuevas entradas.新しいエントリでデータベースを更新する必要があります。새 항목으로 데이터베이스를 업데이트해야 합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
Compound of 'data' + 'base'. 'Data' from Latin 'data' (things given), plural of 'datum'. 'Base' from Latin 'basis' (foundation). First used in computing in the 1960s. Sometimes written as two words 'data base' until the 1980s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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