# sql

## SQL

**This is an abbreviation for Structured Query Language.**

## Structured Query Language

The standard language for manipulating and querying relational databases.

#### Notes

* *Structured Query Language* (SQL) is designed for: \* managing data in a relational database management system (RDBMS) \* stream-processing data in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS)
* *Structured Query Language* is an ANSI and ISO standard.

## Alternatives

* **SQL**

## Related Links

* [SQL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL)

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