replace


To insert a new object in place of an existing object. The term is used most often in connection with search and replace operations, in which you search for one word or phrase and replace all occurrences with a new word or phrase.

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    A formatted and organized presentation of data. Most database management systems include a report writer that enables you to design and generate reports.

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    (1) Generically refers to a central place where data is stored and maintained. A repository can be a place where multiple databases or files are located for distribution over a network, or a repository can be a location that is directly accessible to the user without having to travel across a network.

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