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FileMaker

FileMaker

1 6.5
A program for making and managing custom databases
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : FileMaker
  • I mean, FileMaker is the Cadillac of archival software, you know, recommended by Gagosian, recommended by the Whitney, and apparently very, very easy to set up.
  • FileMaker Pro
  • database constructed using FileMaker

Examples

  • As I've said before, I'm a lapsed programmer and used to write commercial software using framework applications, primarily FileMaker Pro 3.0 among others.

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  • FileMaker has developed into a very sophisticated rapid application development (RAD) platform.

    Blog text (5)
  • It's basically the same, except FileMaker is harder to use and not free.

  • Do you know FileMaker Pro?

  • Did you use FileMaker Pro at the facility?

  • Hello, I'm totally new to FileMaker Pro 12.

    Blog text (6)
  • The policies were collected and entered into a database program (Claris FileMaker Pro 6.0).

    Academic text (2009)
  • Our team uses FileMaker to streamline our project management and track tasks efficiently.

  • Many businesses rely on FileMaker for managing customer information and creating reports.

  • Have you considered using FileMaker to build a custom database for your inventory system?

Synonyms

DBMS
vsFileMaker
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Computer program that creates, stores, and manages large amounts of data

is a user application focused on building and sharing custom databases
database management system
vsFileMaker
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A program that stores and lets you find and change large sets of information

is aimed at end users for creating and sharing custom databases

How Relational

FileMaker
  • Specialized
1 6.5
file system
4 3.5
dict
  • Specialized
7.7

Surface Forms

FileMaker main

Morphology

FileMaker = file + maker (transparent) = file + maker

A brand name clearly composed of two common nouns; learners can infer the basic idea from 'file' + 'maker'.

Etymology

FileMaker is built from the simple words file 'a document or record' and maker 'someone who makes', so it feels like a tool that 'makes' and organizes files, which is why FileMaker is a program for creating and managing custom databases.