Database
An organized system for storing, retrieving, and managing data.
Definition
An organized system for storing, retrieving, and managing data. Think of it as a collection of structured information that a computer can search through quickly. Almost every app, website, and service stores its data in a database.
Example
Your school's student information system stores names, grades, and schedules in a database. When a teacher looks up your grades, the system queries the database and returns your records.
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