non-database
|non-da-ta-base|
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/nɑn-ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
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/nɒn-ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
unstructured data system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-database' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'database,' which refers to a structured set of data held in a computer.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-database' evolved as a way to describe data systems that do not conform to traditional database structures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not a database,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system or collection of data that is not organized in a structured database format.
The company uses a non-database system for storing customer feedback.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 12:09