A generalized language that allows a user to select records from a database. It uses a command language, menu-driven method or a query by example (QBE) format for expressing the matching condition.
Query languages are usually included in DBMSs, and stand-alone packages are available for interrogating files in non-DBMS applications. See query program.
Query languages are usually included in DBMSs, and stand-alone packages are available for interrogating files in non-DBMS applications. See query program.
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