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object-oriented database management system

object-oriented database management system

7.2
A database that stores data as items that behave like parts of a program
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema de gestión de bases de datos orientado a objetos
  • An object-oriented database management system allows programmers to work with data in a way that reflects real-world entities and relationships.

Examples

  • The university migrated its student records to an object-oriented database management system for better scalability.

  • An object-oriented database management system efficiently handles multimedia and hierarchical data structures.

  • Many companies prefer an object-oriented database management system for complex data modeling tasks.

  • An object-oriented database management system simplifies data handling.

  • Many developers prefer using an object-oriented database management system.

  • Companies often choose an object-oriented database management system because it simplifies complex data structures and enhances data integrity.

  • The latest object-oriented database management system offers improved performance for applications that require real-time data access.

Synonyms

object-oriented database
vsobject-oriented database management system
  • Specialized
6.7

A database that keeps data and the programs that use it together, good for storing images and videos

focuses on handling and storing data rather than combining operations

How Object-Oriented

object-oriented database management system
  • Specialized
7.2
object-oriented database
  • Specialized
6.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

object-oriented + database + management + system

The phrase is fully compositional: 'object-oriented' (designed around objects) modifies 'database', and 'database management system' is a standard compound meaning 'a system that manages a database', so the overall meaning — a system for managing databases that uses object-oriented design — can be derived from the parts. This construction is regular and has clear parallels in many languages; although technical, a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

Object-oriented database management system uses a simple image: imagine a store where each item is a small box (an object) that holds its data and its rules, and a database management system keeps all the boxes organized. So it means 'a system that stores and manages data as objects', which makes complex data easier to work with.