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Term: SQL

Definition:

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standardized programming language used for managing and manipulating relational databases.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A programming language used for managing and manipulating relational databases.

Usages:

SQL can be used in various ways:

• Writing queries to retrieve data from a database.
• Creating, modifying, and deleting database tables.
• Defining relationships between tables.
• Performing complex operations like sorting, filtering, or joining data.
• Implementing security measures to protect databases.

Sample Sentences:

1. I used SQL to query the database and retrieve the necessary information.

2. The database administrator is responsible for optimizing SQL queries for better performance.

3. To create a new table, you need to write an SQL command specifying the table's structure.

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