DB
Structured information store
DB is a common abbreviation for database, especially in computing contexts: The DB crashed overnight.
In sports statistics, DB stands for defensive back in American football.
Deutsche Bahn, the German railway company, also abbreviates to DB. (Lowercase dB is the decibel, a unit of sound measurement.)
Database manipulation language
- queryRequest for information
- schemaOrganized representational structure
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
- recordPreserved account or achievement
index · relational · MySQL · Oracle · storage · server · backup · replication
Protective or easily threatened
- cornerbackDefensive back covering receivers
- safetyFreedom from harm
- secondaryLesser in rank
- coverageExtent of inclusion
interception · tackle · NFL · nickel · dime
SQL
Database manipulation language
- queryRequest for information
- schemaOrganized representational structure
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
record · index · relational · MySQL · Oracle · storage · server · backup · replication · transaction
defensive
Protective or easily threatened
- cornerbackDefensive back covering receivers
- safetyFreedom from harm
- secondaryLesser in rank
Culture passed by speech
spreadsheet · flat file · text file · plain text · filing cabinet
- DB CooperUnidentified skyjacker, 1971