database query
[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˈkwɪri/]
nounpl: database queries
consulta de banco de dados
1. A request for data retrieval or manipulation from a database using a structured language like SQL
The database query returned all customers who made purchases in the last month.
A consulta de banco de dados retornou todos os clientes que fizeram compras no último mês.
2. A command or instruction sent to a database management system to search, filter, or extract specific information
Writing an efficient database query is crucial for application performance.
Escrever uma consulta de banco de dados eficiente é crucial para o desempenho da aplicação.
3. The process of asking a database for specific information using predefined syntax and commands
The developer optimized the database query to reduce load times.
O desenvolvedor otimizou a consulta de banco de dados para reduzir os tempos de carregamento.
In Brazil's tech industry, the English term 'query' is frequently used even in Portuguese-language conversations, especially in São Paulo's tech hub. Portuguese speakers working in IT often mix Portuguese and English terminology. In Portugal, 'base de dados' is the preferred term over the Brazilian 'banco de dados', reflecting regional linguistic differences in technical Portuguese.
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