(DBMS) 1. GIS the software for managing and manipulating whole data sets, e.g., including the graphic and tabular data 2. computers the software for managing (e.g., inputting, verifying, storing, retrieving, querying, and manipulating) the tabular information —note a GIS may use a DBMS made by another software vendor, the GIS interfaces with that software This definition last updated 10/25/2008