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In the context of databases, a datatype refers to the type of data that can be stored and manipulated within a database system. It defines the kind of data that can be stored in a table's columns, and it also determines the operations that can be performed on the data. Common datatypes in databases include integers, strings, dates, floating-point numbers, and more. The choice of datatype for a particular column in a database table is important as it affects the storage requirements, data integrity, and the kind of queries and operations that can be performed on the data.