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Repository vs Database - What's the difference?

repository | database |


In computing terms the difference between repository and database

is that repository is a storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system while database is a combination of (1) and (2).

As nouns the difference between repository and database

is that repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation while database is 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.

Resevoir vs Repository - What's the difference?

resevoir | repository |


As nouns the difference between resevoir and repository

is that resevoir is while repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation.

Repository vs Fount - What's the difference?

repository | fount | Related terms |

Repository is a related term of fount.


As nouns the difference between repository and fount

is that repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation while fount is something from which water flows or fount can be (typography|british|dated) a typographic font.

Repository vs Folder - What's the difference?

repository | folder |


In computing terms the difference between repository and folder

is that repository is a storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system while folder is a virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

As nouns the difference between repository and folder

is that repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation while folder is an organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.

Repository vs Compartment - What's the difference?

repository | compartment |


As nouns the difference between repository and compartment

is that repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation while compartment is a room, or section, or chamber.

Repository vs Lode - What's the difference?

repository | lode | Related terms |

Repository is a related term of lode.


As nouns the difference between repository and lode

is that repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation while lode is (obsolete) a way or path; a road.

Repository vs Fund - What's the difference?

repository | fund | Related terms |

Repository is a related term of fund.


As nouns the difference between repository and fund

is that repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation while fund is discovery, finding, find (something that is found).

Stock vs Repository - What's the difference?

stock | repository | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between stock and repository

is that stock is a store or supply while repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation.

As a verb stock

is to have on hand for sale.

As an adjective stock

is of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

Repository vs Stockpile - What's the difference?

repository | stockpile | Related terms |

Repository is a related term of stockpile.


As nouns the difference between repository and stockpile

is that repository is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation while stockpile is a supply of something kept safe for future use.

As a verb stockpile is

to accumulate a stockpile.

Repository vs Spring - What's the difference?

repository | spring | Related terms |

Repository is a related term of spring.


As a noun repository

is a location for storage, often for safety or preservation.

As a proper noun spring is

spring, the season of warmth and new vegetation following winter.

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