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Database

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs//ˈdɑːtəbeɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs//ˈdætəbeɪs/"]/

Meaning of Database

an organized set of data that is stored in a computer and can be looked at and used in various ways

In simple words: A place where data is stored and organized.

Database in a sentence

• The database is updated monthly.
• The new database contains 200 000 images.
• We have over 8 000 customer names in our database.
• We're trying to create our own computerized database.
• a very large database of information

How to use Database

Use 'database' when referring to structured collections of data, commonly in tech contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing tech or programming.

Grammar pattern

database + object

Memory hint

Think of it like a 'data base' where information is 'based' in one place.

Related words

Collocations with Database

• large
• comprehensive
• central
• build
• build up
• create
• contain something
• application
• engine
• server
• in a/​the database
• on a/​the database
• database of

Synonyms for Database

• data repository
• data store
• information system
• data archive
• data bank

Opposites of Database

• paper record
• manual filing system

Common mistakes with Database

• Confused with 'data base' as two words.
• Using 'database' to mean a single piece of data instead of a collection.
• Mispronouncing it as 'data-bass' instead of 'data-base'.

Frequently asked questions about Database

What does Database mean?

A place where data is stored and organized.

What is the definition of Database?

an organized set of data that is stored in a computer and can be looked at and used in various ways

How do you use Database in a sentence?

The database is updated monthly.

Can you give another example of Database?

The new database contains 200 000 images.

What are synonyms for Database?

Common alternatives include data repository, data store, information system, data archive, data bank.

What is the opposite of Database?

Opposite meanings include paper record, manual filing system.

What words go with Database?

It commonly pairs with large, comprehensive, central, build, build up, create, contain something, application, engine, server, in a/​the database, on a/​the database, database of.

What are common mistakes when using Database?

Confused with 'data base' as two words. Using 'database' to mean a single piece of data instead of a collection. Mispronouncing it as 'data-bass' instead of 'data-base'.

How do you pronounce Database?

US: /["/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs//ˈdætəbeɪs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs//ˈdɑːtəbeɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Database?

Use 'database' when referring to structured collections of data, commonly in tech contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing tech or programming.

What CEFR level is Database?

"Database" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.