NoSQL

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A broad class of database management systems that differ from traditional relational databases in not using SQL as a primary query language and in omitting some common features to enhance scalability.

Word forms

NoSQL

Etymology

From no + SQL; more recently sometimes explained as short for not only SQL.

Related words

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