14 Glossary
Database
A collection of data stored in a computer system.
Formula
A set of instructions used to perform a calculation using the data in a spreadsheet.
Function
A preset command that automatically performs a specified process or task using the data in a spreadsheet.
Query
A request for data or information from a database.
Query Language
A computer programming language used to communicate with a database.
Stakeholders
People who invest time and resources into a project and are interested in its outcome.
Structured Query Language
A computer programming language used to communicate with a database.
Spreadsheet
A digital worksheet.
SQL
(Refer to Structured Query Language.)