database
GIS
A logical collection of interrelated information, managed and stored as a unit, usually on some form of mass-storage system such as magnetic tape or disk. A GIS database includes data about the spatial location and shape of geographic features recorded as points, lines, areas, pixels, grid cells, or tins, as well as their attributes.
- — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27
A logical collection of interrelated information, managed and stored as a unit. A GIS database includes data about the spatial location and shape of geographic features recorded as points, lines, and polygons as well as their attributes.
- — Geographic Information Services (GIS) Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27
E-Discovery
In electronic records a database is a set of data elements consisting of at least one file, or of a group of integrated files, usually stored in one location and made available to several users. In computing databases are sometimes classified according to their organizational approach with the most prevalent approach being the relational database - a tabular database in which data is defined so that it can be reorganized and accessed in a number of different ways. Another popular organizational structure i
Forensic Science
refers to the DNA analysis of database samples for entry into CODIS and, if eligible, for upload to the National DNA Index System (NDIS).
- — Glossary of Forensic Terms retrieved 2014-05-28
Lotus Domino
A collection of documents and their forms, views, and folders, stored under one name. IBM® Lotus® Notes® databases can be part of a Web site or part of a Notes application.
Records Management
A digital file that stores structured data See also field.
Biometrics
A collection of one or more computer files. For biometric systems, these files could consist of biometric sensor readings, templates, match results, related end user information, etc. See also gallery.
Telecommunications
A set of data that is required for a specific purpose or is fundamental to a system, project, enterprise, or business. Note: A database may consist of one or more data banks and be geographically distributed among several repositories. 2. A formally structured collection of data. Note: In automated information systems, the database is manipulated using a database management system.