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columnstore

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɒl.əm.stɔ(ɹ)/

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noun

Meaning 1

A database storage method that stores data tables by columns rather than rows, optimizing for analytical query performance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: data management

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

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History

Etymology

From column + store.