electronic database

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electronic database

An archivist searches for a record in an electronic database.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A database that can be accessed by computers: An organized collection of data stored and managed in a digital format, designed for efficient retrieval, updating, and management by computer systems. This term emphasizes the electronic nature of the storage and access.
Usage
  • The term "electronic database" is used to distinguish computer-accessible data collections from physical, paper-based filing systems. It is a formal or technical term.
  • It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The library's catalog is now a searchable electronic database.
    • Researchers rely on specialized electronic databases for scientific literature.
    • The company maintains an electronic database of all customer transactions.
Advanced Usage
  • "to query an electronic database": to search or request information from it.
    • You can query the electronic database using specific keywords.
  • "to populate an electronic database": to fill it with data.
    • The first step is to populate the new electronic database with historical records.
Variants and Related Words
  • Database (n): A structured set of data held in a computer. This is the more common, shortened form of "electronic database."
  • Digital database (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "electronic database."
  • Online database (n): A database accessible via a network or the internet.
  • DBMS (Database Management System) (n): The software used to create, manage, and interact with an electronic database.
Synonyms
  • Digital repository: A place where digital data is stored and managed.
  • Data bank: A store or repository for data.
  • Computerized database: A database managed by a computer system.
Related Phrases
  • Database administrator: A person responsible for managing an electronic database.
  • Database entry: A single record or item of data within an electronic database.
  • Database server: A computer system dedicated to running database software and storing the database.
electronic database

An archivist searches for a record in an electronic database.

Noun
  1. (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers

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