+A **database** is an organized collection of data, structured for efficient storage and retrieval. It acts as a digital ledger, fundamental for applications to manage [Information](/wiki/information) and often relies on a [Database Management System](/wiki/database-management-system) to interact with its contents.
+## See also
+- [SQL](/wiki/sql)
+- [Data Storage](/wiki/data-storage)
+- [Big Data](/wiki/big-data)
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