sql (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/

Definition

A specialized programming language used for managing and querying relational databases. It allows users to insert, update, delete, and retrieve data.

Examples

• Many web applications rely on SQL databases to store user information and content.

• Learning SQL is a fundamental skill for anyone working with data analysis or backend development.

• The developer used a complex SQL query to join data from several tables and generate the report.

How to Use sql

SQL statement (collocation)

A single command or instruction in SQL. — "Every SQL statement ends with a semicolon."

SQL server (collocation)

A database server that uses SQL. — "They are migrating their data to a new SQL server."

Synonyms of sql

Words with a similar meaning to sql:

• database language
• query language

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