What is the purpose of the SELECT statement in SQL?
To specify and retrieve data from a database table based on specific criteria
To delete records from a database table
To update or modify existing records in a database table
To insert new records into a database table
The SELECT statement is used in SQL to retrieve data from one or more tables in a database. It allows users to specify exactly what data they want to see by defining the columns and criteria for selecting the records. The correct answer gives a concise definition matching this explanation, while the other options involve actions 'SELECT' isn't designed for, such as changing or deleting data.
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