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База данных

Database

Definition
Collection of related information that enables easy storage, retrieval, processing, and production of information.
Source Definition
UNESCO Institute for Statistics

Base de données

Définition
Collection d'information permettant de faciliter le stockage, le recouvrement, le traitement et la production de l'information.
Source de la définition
Institut de statistique de l'UNESCO

Base de datos

Definición
Colección de información que facilita el almacenamiento, recuperación, tratamiento y producción de la información.
Fuente(s) de la definición
Instituto de Estadística de la UNESCO

قاعدة البيانات

التعريف
وتعني جمع المعلومات التي تمكن من تخزين البيانات واسترجاعها ومعالجتها وإنتاجها