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B-tree

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An indexed data structure suitable for storage of a large number of items in a balanced fashion, with very few disk accesses required for locating the correct record block.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of B-tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: B-puu — indexed data structure suitable for storage of a large number of items in a balanced fashion
  • French: arbre B — indexed data structure suitable for storage of a large number of items in a balanced fashion
  • Icelandic: jafnmælistré — indexed data structure suitable for storage of a large number of items in a balanced fashion
  • Icelandic: jafnmælishrísla — indexed data structure suitable for storage of a large number of items in a balanced fashion