Oracle
ˈɒrəkəl (UK)
Definition

Definition of Oracle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
companyTECH.USAmerican technology company known as enterprise software and cloud servicesTECH.US
  • Oracle announced new features for its cloud platform today.
2.
technologyTECH.TMdatabase management system made by Oracle CorporationTECH.TM
  • We migrated customer records to Oracle last quarter.

Adjective

technologyTECH.TMrelating to the Oracle Corporation, its software, or its platformsTECH.TM
  • The team upgraded the Oracle database before launching the app.
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nickname for Warren Buffett, a famous investor
Many admire the Oracle of Omaha's investment strategies.
cloud computing services offered by Oracle Corporation
Many businesses use Oracle Cloud Services for their data storage needs.

Origin of Oracle

Latin, oraculum (divine message)

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oracle
person who predicts the future
mythology
related to Delphi or its oracle
OCPacr.
acr: Oracle Certified Professional
person with official skills in Oracle software
OCSacr.
acr: Oracle Cloud Services
cloud-based services provided by Oracle for businesses
ODIacr.
acr: Oracle Data Integrator
software for moving and changing data between systems
OWSacr.
acr: Oracle Web Services
cloud services provided by Oracle company
history
related to Delphi or its oracle
Delphic oracle
priestess of Apollo at Delphi in ancient Greece

Examples of Oracle in a sentence

  • Oracle is competing fiercely with other cloud providers for enterprise clients.
  • Our reporting system pulls its data directly from Oracle.
  • The new hire specializes in Oracle performance tuning.
  • The migration team specialized in integrating legacy systems with Oracle applications.
  • Our Oracle servers require a scheduled reboot after the security patch installation.

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  1. French:Oracle, d'Oracle, ...
  2. German:Oracle, Oracle-, ...
  3. Italian:Oracle, di Oracle, ...
  4. Spanish:Oracle, de Oracle, ...
  5. Portuguese:Oracle, da Oracle, ...
  6. Chinese:甲骨文, 甲骨文的, ...
  7. Japanese:オラクル, オラクルの, ...
  8. Arabic:أُوراكِل, تَابِع لِأُورَاكِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹרֵקְל, אוֹרַקֶל, ...
  10. Russian:Оракл, Oracle-, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Oracle, Oracle-, ...
  12. Hindi:ओरेकल, Oracle, ...
oracle
ˈɔːrəkəl

Definition of oracle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
divine communicationDatedperson believed to communicate with deitiesDated
  • The ancient oracle was consulted before every major decision.
prophet seer soothsayer
2.
cryptocurrenciesTECH.service providing external data to smart contractsTECH.
  • The oracle updated the contract with real-time prices.
3.
religionDatedshrine for consulting a prophetic deityDated
  • They visited the oracle to seek guidance.
sanctuary shrine temple
4.
wise advicesource of wise counsel or prophetic opinions
  • She was considered the oracle of the office for her insightful guidance.
prophet sage seer
5.
technologyTECH.theoretical entity answering questions in computingTECH.
  • The algorithm relied on an oracle for solutions.
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seek advice or guidance from an expert
Before making a decision, she decided to consult the oracle.
to speak with great wisdom or authority
She often speaks like an oracle during meetings, offering profound insights.
person or source believed to provide wise and insightful truths
The philosopher was considered an oracle of truth by his followers.
ambiguous or obscure statement or prediction
His advice was as confusing as a Delphic oracle.
ancient Chinese writing found on animal bones or turtle shells
Oracle bone script is crucial for understanding early Chinese civilization.

Origin of oracle

Latin, oraculum (divine announcement)

Examples of oracle in a sentence

  • Villagers traveled miles to seek the oracle's wisdom.
  • Developers rely on the oracle for accurate data.
  • The oracle malfunctioned, causing errors in transactions.
  • The oracle was known for its cryptic messages.
  • Pilgrims traveled miles to consult the oracle.
  • The old man was an oracle of ancient wisdom.

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  1. French:oracle, sanctuaire prophétique, ...
  2. German:Orakel, Weissagungsschrein, ...
  3. Italian:indovino, ...
  4. Spanish:oráculo, santuario profético, ...
  5. Portuguese:oráculo, ...
  6. Chinese:神使, 预言机, ...
  7. Japanese:オラクル, データ提供サービス, ...
  8. Arabic:عَرَّاف, أُورَاكِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָבִיא, אוֹרָקֵל, ...
  10. Russian:оракул, прорицалище, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оракул, пророче святилище, ...
  12. Hindi:ओरेकल, पूर्वकथन सेवा, ...
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