# SQL Statement

A complete SQL instruction sent to a database management system.

## What is **SQL Statement** in a relational database?

**SQL Statement** — A complete SQL instruction sent to a database management system.

```sql
SELECT customer_id, email
FROM customer;
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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