In computing|lang=en terms the difference between spreadsheet and database
is that spreadsheet is (computing) a computer simulation of such a system of recording tabular data, with totals and other formulas calculated automatically while database is (computing) a combination of (1) and (2).
As nouns the difference between spreadsheet and database
is that spreadsheet is (dated) a sheet of paper, marked with a grid, in which financial data is recorded and totals calculated manually while database is (computing) a collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
As a verb database is
to enter data into a database.
spreadsheet
English
Noun
(
wikipedia spreadsheet)
(
en noun)
(dated) A sheet of paper, marked with a grid, in which financial data is recorded and totals calculated manually.
(computing) A computer simulation of such a system of recording tabular data, with totals and other formulas calculated automatically.
database
Alternative forms
* (older) data base, data-base
Noun
(
en noun)
(computing) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
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(computing) A set of tables in a database(1).
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(computing) A software program for storing, retrieving and manipulating a database(1).
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(computing) A combination of (1) and (2).
Synonyms
* (collection of organized information) databank
* (computer software) database management system
Verb
(databas)
To enter data into a database
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