Database
གཞི་གྲངས་མཛོད།
数据库
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Also known as: DB, DBMS
Last updated April 16, 2026
Definition
A database is an organized collection of data stored and accessed electronically, usually managed by a database management system (DBMS).
Real-World Example
When you log into a site, a database checks whether your username matches a stored password hash.
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