| database |
a large collection of information arranged for quick retrieval, updating, or the like, esp. such a collection in a computer. |
| data processing |
the recording, organizing, and storing of information, esp. by computers, in accordance with strictly defined procedures. |
| data processor |
a person who compiles data or enters data into a computer for processing. [2 definitions] |
| data set |
a collection of data records to be analyzed. |
| date1 |
a specific day or point in time, usu. described by indicating the month, day, and year. [11 definitions] |
| date2 |
the edible fruit of the date palm tree of the Middle East. |
| dated |
having a date. [2 definitions] |
| dateless |
having no date. [3 definitions] |
| dateline |
at the beginning of a news article, a line giving the place and usu. the date of its origin. |
| date line |
see "International Date Line." |
| date palm |
a tall palm tree with a thick trunk, cultivated in tropical and desert regions for its dates. |
| date rape |
the act of rape committed by a person who is on a date or in a date-like social situation with the victim. |
| dative |
denoting, relating to, or in a grammatical case that usu. marks indirect objects. [2 definitions] |
| datum |
an individual piece of information that is used to draw a conclusion. [2 definitions] |
| daub |
to smear or cover with soft sticky material such as plaster. [7 definitions] |
| daughter |
a person's female offspring, either natural or adopted. [2 definitions] |
| daughter-in-law |
the wife of one's son. |
| daughterless |
combined form of daughter. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| daunting |
causing or capable of causing hesitation or lessening of determination. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. [2 definitions] |