fulltable

Fulltable is a term used in computing and data processing with no single, universal definition. In practice, it generally refers to handling or presenting an entire table of data, rather than a subset or a summarized view. The exact meaning depends on context, including the software, language, or domain in which it appears.

In database terminology, the closest established concept is a full-table scan, which reads every row in a table to retrieve data or perform maintenance tasks. A full-table scan contrasts with index-based access and can have significant performance implications, especially on large datasets. This approach is typically employed when no suitable index exists or when a query requires data from many or all rows.

In data processing and software tooling, a component or function may be described as providing a fulltable or full_table operation, meaning it outputs, exports, or renders the complete contents of a table. Such features are common in reporting, data export, and debugging utilities, where a full representation of the table is needed for analysis or verification.

In user interfaces, “fulltable” connotations often relate to displaying all rows without pagination or truncation. While convenient for inspection, this can raise performance and usability concerns for large tables.

See also: Table, Data table, Table scan, Data export, Data export formats, Pagination.