De database
Example: Ik heb de database voor ons project bijgewerkt.
Definition
"De database" refers to a structured collection of data stored electronically, which can be easily accessed, managed, and updated. It is commonly used in computing and information management to organize and retrieve information efficiently.
Etymology
The word "de database" originates from the English term 'database,' which combines 'data,' meaning facts or information, and 'base,' meaning a foundation. The concept emerged with the rise of computers to describe organized data storage systems. Did you know that initially, databases were manually maintained before electronic systems took over?
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"De database" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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