Database Glossary Definition

Term Database
Definition

Database is a writing, research, or communication concept related to an electronic repository of information organized by subject and/or academic or professional discipline (e.g. scholarly articles).

Database is a Web hosting or deployment concept used to publish, operate, monitor, or maintain websites and online applications.

Context & Usage

In professional and technical communication, database helps writers plan, draft, revise, review, or present information in a way that fits the audience and purpose.

Related concepts include Collection.

Web teams use this concept when moving code or content between environments, operating production sites, and coordinating maintenance.

Related concepts include Web Server.

Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.

Categories Software Development and Programming, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems