CEFR B2

database

noun

Meaning

A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.

Examples

The company uses a database to store customer information.
Researchers uploaded their findings to a shared database.

Synonyms: archive, repository, information system

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database (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

Definition

A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.

Examples

The company uses a database to store customer information.
Researchers uploaded their findings to a shared database.

How to Use database

database of X (prepositional phrase): A database containing items of type X. — "They maintain a database of all registered voters."
database for X (prepositional phrase): A database created or used for a specific purpose X. — "This is a database for tracking inventory."

Synonyms of database

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