glossary

Database

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(i) Any organised collection of data may be considered a database. In this sense the word is synonymous with dataset.

(ii) A software system for processing and managing data, including features to extend or update, transform and query the data. Examples are the open source PostgreSQL, and the proprietary Microsoft Access.