DATABASE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs//
noun
- (general) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer."I have a database of all my contacts in my personal organizer."
- (computing) A set of tables and other objects (queries, reports, forms) in the form of a structured data set."The "books" database will have three tables, and the "customers" database will have two tables."
- (computing, loosely, metonymic) A software program (application) for storing, retrieving and manipulating such a structured data set."Which database do you use: MySQL or Oracle?"
- (computing, loosely, metonymic) A combination of such data sets and the programs for using them.
verb
- (transitive) To enter (data) into a database."The resulting citation collection was databased and coded for meaning, etymon, and date range (earliest and latest occurrence found)."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DATABASE'?
The word DATABASE is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
D2
A1
T1
A1
B3
A1
S1
E1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DATABASE'?
The word DATABASE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
D2
A1
T1
A1
B4
A1
S1
E1
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.