query processing
"Query processing" refers to the sequence of actions taken by a database management system to retrieve and present data based on user requests.
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Definition
C1Databases
(technical)The series of steps a database system takes to retrieve information in response to a user's request.
Example
- Efficient query processing is crucial for quick data retrieval in large databases.
C1Computing
(technical)The process by which a computer system interprets, optimizes, and executes a request for data.
Example
- Query processing involves parsing the query, optimizing it, and then executing it to get the desired results.