"NoSQL" meaning in English

See NoSQL in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From no + SQL; more recently sometimes explained as short for not only SQL. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|no|SQL}} no + SQL Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} NoSQL
  1. (computing, databases) A broad class of database management systems that differ from traditional relational databases in not using SQL as a primary query language and in omitting some common features to enhance scalability. Wikipedia link: NoSQL Categories (topical): Computing, Databases Related terms: NewSQL
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