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Databases & SQL

Materialised View

/məˈtɪəriəlaɪzd vjuː/

Definition

A database view whose result is pre-computed and stored, refreshed periodically — faster reads at the cost of staleness.

Example in context

"The analytics materialised view refreshes nightly — real-time data isn't needed and the join is expensive."

Related terms

  • View — A stored SQL query that looks like a table — it simplifies complex queries and provides a security layer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Materialised View" mean?

A database view whose result is pre-computed and stored, refreshed periodically — faster reads at the cost of staleness.

How do you pronounce "Materialised View"?

"Materialised View" is pronounced /məˈtɪəriəlaɪzd vjuː/.

Can you use "Materialised View" in a sentence?

"The analytics materialised view refreshes nightly — real-time data isn't needed and the join is expensive."