database corruption
[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs kərˈʌpʃən/]
nounpl: database corruptions
corrupção de banco de dados
1. The state or process in which data stored in a database becomes damaged, unreadable, or inconsistent, often due to hardware failure, software errors, or unexpected system shutdown
The server crash resulted in database corruption that required a full restore from backup.
O colapso do servidor resultou em corrupção de banco de dados que exigiu uma restauração completa do backup.
2. The presence of erroneous, incomplete, or logically inconsistent data within a database system
Database corruption can lead to financial discrepancies and loss of critical business information.
A corrupção de banco de dados pode levar a discrepâncias financeiras e perda de informações críticas de negócios.
3. Technical failure where database integrity constraints are violated and data becomes unreliable
Regular maintenance checks help prevent database corruption and ensure data reliability.
Verificações regulares de manutenção ajudam a prevenir corrupção de banco de dados e garantir confiabilidade dos dados.
Database corruption is a critical concern in both Brazilian and North American IT industries. In Brazil, this term is prevalent in tech companies and financial institutions where data integrity is paramount. The phrase is used formally in technical documentation and informally as 'BD corrompido' in tech communities. In the USA, it's a standard technical term across all sectors, with significant emphasis on prevention and disaster recovery protocols given the regulatory requirements in industries like finance and healthcare.
NYC Slang
the DB went bad / the database got borked
Related Idioms & Phrases
database corruption occurred without warning
the database is corrupted beyond repair
corruption crept into the database
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