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Also known as: database index
Last updated August 7, 2026
Definition
A database index is a structured lookup aid that speeds up searches on certain columns, similar to a book index pointing to pages.
Real-World Example
Indexing an email column lets a login system find a user row quickly instead of scanning the entire users table.
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