database
noun
da·ta·base
ˈdā-tə-ˌbās 
ˈda-,
also ˈdä-
computers
: a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer)
an online database
database
transitive verb
Examples of database in a Sentence
All of our customers' information was kept in a database.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dangerous complications The study, published Friday in the journal JAMA Health Forum, analyzed claims from an insurance database of people ages 15 and older to determine the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to alcohol abuse during the pandemic.
—
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Similarly, the communications of Americans are incidentally monitored in foreign surveillance, and are stored in a database.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Unlike most incidents in the Coast Guard database, the Qingdao made the news as images of the gigantic ship floating near the bridge spooked jittery Americans still reeling from the recent Baltimore disaster.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, a search of the nursing board’s online database shows Rupp-Jones’ license is active but includes a note that formal charges have been filed against her.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
That’s the fourth-fastest mark of any GM in the database, with Skyy Moore (1.46 seconds) and Mecole Hardman (1.48) faring well in past NFL Combines.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Look 'em up: Check your favorite dining spots in The Republic's new restaurant inspection database
Grade A restaurants
Phoenix
The Terraces, 7550 N. 16th St.
Salsitas Mexican Food, 3827 N. 43rd Ave.
Duelies Sportsbar and Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Two of the payments linked to him went to a nonprofit, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, according to the database.
—David Hilzenrath, NBC News, 6 Apr. 2024
And to states trying to impose barriers to recovery of unclaimed property, searching a database looks like private investigation.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2024
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Similarly, the communications of Americans are incidentally monitored in foreign surveillance, and are stored in a database.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Unlike most incidents in the Coast Guard database, the Qingdao made the news as images of the gigantic ship floating near the bridge spooked jittery Americans still reeling from the recent Baltimore disaster.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, a search of the nursing board’s online database shows Rupp-Jones’ license is active but includes a note that formal charges have been filed against her.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
That’s the fourth-fastest mark of any GM in the database, with Skyy Moore (1.46 seconds) and Mecole Hardman (1.48) faring well in past NFL Combines.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Look 'em up: Check your favorite dining spots in The Republic's new restaurant inspection database
Grade A restaurants
Phoenix
The Terraces, 7550 N. 16th St.
Salsitas Mexican Food, 3827 N. 43rd Ave.
Duelies Sportsbar and Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Two of the payments linked to him went to a nonprofit, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, according to the database.
—David Hilzenrath, NBC News, 6 Apr. 2024
And to states trying to impose barriers to recovery of unclaimed property, searching a database looks like private investigation.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/database. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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database
noun
da·ta·base
ˈdāt-ə-ˌbās
ˈdat-,
also ˈdät-
: a collection of data that is organized especially to be used by a computer
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