 difference
is that the database is on disk (or other permanent storage),
so it persists after the program ends. Because a database is
stored on permanent storage, it can store far more data than
a dictionary, which is limited to the size of the memory 
in the computer.<br />
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Like a dictionary, database software is designed to keep 
the inserting and accessing of data very fast, even for large
amounts of data. Database software maintains its performance by 
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