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Definition:

A database is an organized collection of information. It is like a box of 3x5 cards that you can search, sort and analyze rapidly with a database program.

Explanation:

A database program lets you add, delete and change data in the database. You can create reports, lists, labels, etc.

Sentence:

"I have my recipes on a database."

 

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Here is an example of a simple database.

The database has 3 records.

Each record has 4 fields: the Name field, the Address field, the City field, and the Phone Number field.

 

 

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