object database

noun phrase

Meaning

A database system that stores data as objects, similar to how they are represented in object-oriented programming, allowing for the management of complex data types like multimedia and hierarchical structures.

Examples

The software engineers chose an object database to handle the intricate relationships between design components.
Traditional relational databases struggled with the complex data, so they migrated to an object database.

Synonyms: object-oriented database, object store, document database, relational database

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object database

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈɒbdʒɪkt ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

Definition

Examples

The software engineers chose an object database to handle the intricate relationships between design components.
Traditional relational databases struggled with the complex data, so they migrated to an object database.
An object database is particularly useful for applications dealing with CAD files or scientific simulations.

How to Use object database

object database for X (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the purpose or application area of an object database. — "This object database is ideal for applications requiring complex data relationships."
object database system (collocation): Refers to the entire system or technology of an object database. — "The object database system was chosen for its ability to handle unstructured data efficiently."

Synonyms of object database

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Antonyms of object database

Words with the opposite meaning to object database:

relational database

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