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Join (connect)

To link, connect, or become a member of a group.

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
Duplicate · right

Join (SQL)

A SQL operation that combines rows from two or more tables on a related column.

First in use: the 1970s

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Joining a club vs. INNER JOIN.

Which meaning of Join is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Join (connect) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Join (SQL) arrived in the 1970s. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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