Definitions

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  • verb computing, database To insert rows into a database table (if they do not already exist) or update them (if they do).
  • noun computing, database An operation that inserts rows into a database table (if they do not already exist) or updates them (if they do).

Etymologies

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Blend of update and insert

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  • I'm glad this has not escaped from the whiffy confines of geekdom.

    March 18, 2024

  • Apart from anything else it reminds of yucky stuff like upskirt.

    March 18, 2024