computer database

Examples

• All

• During the semester, teachers can generate end-of-chapter or unit exams from a computer database of over 400 items.

  Academic text (1992)

• At the completion of each test, the results are stored in a relational computer database for retrieval and analysis.

  Academic text (1997)

• Each group had access to print materials, video materials, and a computer database.

  Academic text (1990)

• The impact of computer databases covering every field of knowledge is just beginning to be felt in education.

  Academic text (1990)

• Knowledge in almost every field is available at revolutionary speed and precision through computer databases.

  Academic text (1990)

• Bibliographic computer databases organize millions of articles published worldwide in every field of knowledge.

  Academic text (1990)

• The centerpiece of CIMS is a computer database file that contains vital information regarding all nonimmigrant employees of a single employer.

  Academic text (1993)

• The data were summarized using a computer database; frequencies, percentages, medians, and means were compiled where appropriate.

  Academic text (1994)

• The smart borders plan provides for laser scan identification cards for frequent border commuters, x-ray facilities, shared computer databases, and special lanes for pre-inspected shipments.

  Academic text (2004)

• Many organizations rely on a computer database to store and manage their client information securely.

Synonyms

D

database

vscomputer database

• Specialized

402 3.4

A set of information stored on a computer that you can search and update

focuses on data organized and stored digitally for access by machines

E

electronic database

vscomputer database

• Specialized

1 3.5

A collection of information stored on a computer for easy access

has the same meaning but uses a different name

How Big

databank

• Specialized

6 4.0

computer database

• Specialized

3 3.2

file

∞ 1.0

record

∞ 2.5

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