(computing) A file of related records on a computer-readable medium such as disk, especially one on a mainframe computer; a dataset.

(before the noun, idiomatic) Current; recent; the latest. / (idiomatic) Informed about the latest news or developments; abreast.

present participle of date

A form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.

(finance) The date on which stock award restrictions lapse and the stock becomes available for transfer to buyer. Also the date on which stock options become available for exercise.

(computing) a glove containing sensors to detect movement of the hand and fingers, used to control a computer-generated virtual reality environment

(computing) A collection of data, from a variety of sources, organized to provide useful guidance to an organization's decision-makers.

(databases) A database whose records are linked in a tree-like structure, each child record having a single primary parent.

(databases) A database consisting of separate tables, having explicitly defined relationships, and whose elements may be selectively combined as the results of queries.

(grammar) A form of the dative case applied to pronouns; used (in Latin and some other languages, but rare in English) to show a certain interest felt by the person indicated.