Database
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An organised collection of structured information or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. Databases are designed to efficiently store, retrieve, and manage large amounts of information.
“The company's customer database contains detailed records of over two million active accounts.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
Syllables
da·ta·base
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Contains double 'A' and common letters 'D', 'T', 'B', 'S'; vowels 'A', 'E' provide coverage
Scrabble
8-letter word worth 11 points; the 'B' tile offers decent scoring opportunities
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