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by ianai 2894 days ago
SQL stands for standardized query language.
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grzm 2892 days ago
It was originally SEQUEL (Structured English Query Language) and then changed to SQL (Structured Query Language) due to acronym conflict with Hawker Siddeley's trademark.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL#History

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