Oracle

  1. Proper noun.  (computing, trademark) A database management system (and its associated software) developed by the Oracle Corporation.
  2. Noun.  A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
  3. Noun.  A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
  4. Noun.  A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
  5. Noun.  A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
  6. Noun.  (computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.

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