The DROP command is used in SQL to delete an entire table including all its records from the database permanently. Once a table is dropped, all the information within that table is lost, unless a backup is restored. This is different from the DELETE command, which only removes the records but leaves the table structure in place. Understanding the distinction is crucial for data management.
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