Definition

A collection of organized information stored in a structured way, often used for easy access and management of data.

Example

The research team accessed the databank to retrieve important statistics for their study.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new databank they just launched?

Yeah, I read it has tons of useful information for researchers.

I think it's great that they're making this databank accessible to everyone.

Absolutely! It should really help people with their projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Databank is formed from "data" (from Latin "datum", meaning something given) and "bank" (from Old Italian "banca", meaning a bench or table for transactions). The word refers to a repository or storage place for data, akin to a bank storing money.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bank' as a place where you store valuable things, and 'data' as the information you are storing. This helps you remember that a databank is a place where data is stored.

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