database reduction

[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: database reductions
redução de banco de dados
1. The process of decreasing the size, complexity, or scope of a database by removing redundant data, consolidating records, or eliminating unnecessary fields
Database reduction was necessary to improve query performance and reduce storage costs.
A redução de banco de dados foi necessária para melhorar o desempenho das consultas e reduzir custos de armazenamento.
2. A data management technique involving the removal of duplicate entries, deprecated information, or obsolete records from a database system
The IT team implemented database reduction to clean up legacy customer records.
A equipe de TI implementou redução de banco de dados para limpar registros de clientes legados.
3. The compression or normalization of database structures to minimize redundancy and optimize storage efficiency
Database reduction through normalization helped streamline our data architecture.
A redução de banco de dados por meio da normalização ajudou a simplificar nossa arquitetura de dados.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT and software development contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly discussed in corporate environments focused on digital transformation and cloud migration. The term gained prominence as businesses increasingly prioritize data efficiency and cost reduction in their database management strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data compressiondatabase optimizationdata deduplicationdatabase downsizingdata pruning
Antonyms / Antônimos
database expansiondata growthdatabase scaling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de banco de dados
Standard term used in IT departments and technical documentation
São Paulo
redução de banco de dados / compressão de dados
Both terms commonly used in corporate IT environments
Portugal
redução da base de dados
Portuguese variant using 'base de dados' instead of 'banco de dados'
Rio de Janeiro
redução de banco de dados
Standard usage in local tech industry

Related Words

database optimizationdata normalizationdata deduplicationquery optimizationstorage managementdata archiving

Related Idioms & Phrases

cleaning up the database
trimming the fat from the database
streamlining the data
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