Definition

Noun: A collection of structured, searchable information stored electronically and accessible via computer networks, particularly the internet or other telecommunications systems. This type of database allows users to retrieve, view, and sometimes manipulate data from remote locations.

Usage

The term "on-line database" (also commonly styled as "online database") is used to describe a digital repository of information that is maintained on a server and made available to authorized users over a network. It is a specific type of database distinguished by its method of access.

Examples

• Researchers rely on the on-line database to find the latest scientific journal articles.
• The library subscribes to an on-line database of historical newspapers.
• Many companies use an on-line database to manage customer records and orders.

Advanced Usage

• "to query an on-line database": To submit a search request to retrieve specific information from the database.
  • You can query the on-line database using keywords or author names.
• "real-time on-line database": A database that is updated instantaneously as new data is entered, providing the most current information.
  • Stock trading platforms depend on a real-time on-line database for accurate prices.

Variants and Related Words

• Online database (n): The more common modern spelling, often written as a single word or hyphenated.
• Digital library (n): A collection of digital objects (text, media) accessible online, which may be built upon an on-line database.
• Web-based database (n): Emphasizes that access is provided specifically through web browsers and the World Wide Web.

Synonyms

• Electronic database
• Remote database
• Network-accessible database

Related Phrases

• Database management system (DBMS): The software used to create, manage, and provide access to the on-line database.
• Cloud database: A type of on-line database where the data storage and access services are delivered through a cloud computing platform.

Noun

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