Cool MateDatabase
UK /["/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs//ˈdɑːtəbeɪs/"]/US /["/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs//ˈdætəbeɪs/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- large
- comprehensive
- central
- build
- build up
- create
- contain something
- application
- engine
- server
- in a/the database
- on a/the database
- database of
Synonyms
- data repository
- data store
- information system
- data archive
- data bank
Antonyms
- paper record
- manual filing system
Common mistakes
- 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'.