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What are databases used to store?

Databases are used for storing, maintaining and accessing any sort of data. They collect information on people, places or things. That information is gathered in one place so that it can be observed and analyzed. Databases can be thought of as an organized collection of information.


What are databases used for?

database, also called electronic database, any collection of data, or information, that is specially organized for rapid search and retrieval by a computer. Databases are structured to facilitate the storage, retrieval, modification, and deletion of data in conjunction with various data-processing operations.

Why are databases used to store information?

Databases can store very large numbers of records efficiently (they take up little space). It is easy to add new data and to edit or delete old data. Data can be searched easily, eg 'find all Ford cars'. Data can be sorted easily, for example into 'date first registered' order.

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