database

/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/noun

An organized collection of information stored as linked tables and other objects such as queries, forms, and reports.

Example sentence

“The clinic keeps patient records in a secure database.”

One word, never two. Everyday use has loosened it to mean any large collection of stored information.

Related words

algorithmA sequence of step-by-step instructions for solving a problem or performing a calculation.serverA computer or program that supplies data or services to other computers or programs, often across a network.encryptionThe scrambling of information so that it can only be read by someone with the right key or password.folderA named storage area on a computer where files and other folders can be kept together.bluetoothA technical standard that lets nearby devices connect to each other without wires.printerA machine, typically connected to a computer, that puts text or pictures onto paper; also a similar device that builds three-dimensional objects.