as in information
a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of databases
One of the sources told Reuters that even a temporary blocking of access to SSA databases could halt Social Security benefits to millions of Americans who rely on it.
—
Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
On Friday, afternoon employees still had access to SSA databases, according to two agency sources familiar with the systems.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Connect your electronic health records (EHR), research databases and patient engagement tools into one ecosystem.
—Arturo Garcia, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Between 2015 and 2023, Weiss gained access to the databases of more than 100 colleges and universities that were being maintained by a third-party vendor, and then downloaded personal information and medical data of more than 150,000 athletes, the indictment states.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The Justice Department also said that DOGE access doesn't deviate significantly from normal practices inside the agency, where employees are routinely allowed to search its databases.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Justice Department also said that DOGE access doesn’t deviate significantly from normal practices inside the agency, where employees are routinely allowed to search its databases.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
This process involves the continuous collection, analysis and reporting of deaths from hospitals, health agencies and government databases by integrating electronic health records, lab reports and public health surveillance systems.
—Dylan Thomas Doyle, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
From 2015-23, Weiss gained access to databases of more than 100 colleges and universities that were maintained by a third-party vendor, the indictment states.
—Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
On Friday, afternoon employees still had access to SSA databases, according to two agency sources familiar with the systems.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Connect your electronic health records (EHR), research databases and patient engagement tools into one ecosystem.
—Arturo Garcia, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Between 2015 and 2023, Weiss gained access to the databases of more than 100 colleges and universities that were being maintained by a third-party vendor, and then downloaded personal information and medical data of more than 150,000 athletes, the indictment states.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The Justice Department also said that DOGE access doesn't deviate significantly from normal practices inside the agency, where employees are routinely allowed to search its databases.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Justice Department also said that DOGE access doesn’t deviate significantly from normal practices inside the agency, where employees are routinely allowed to search its databases.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
This process involves the continuous collection, analysis and reporting of deaths from hospitals, health agencies and government databases by integrating electronic health records, lab reports and public health surveillance systems.
—Dylan Thomas Doyle, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
From 2015-23, Weiss gained access to databases of more than 100 colleges and universities that were maintained by a third-party vendor, the indictment states.
—Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Databases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/databases. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share