On-line Database (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's on-line database allows customers to track their orders in real-time.
- Researchers used the on-line database to gather data for their study on climate change.
- The university's library provides access to several on-line databases for students and faculty.
- The on-line database was hacked, compromising sensitive information of thousands of users.
- The new on-line database will enable doctors to share medical records and collaborate on patient care.