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​ The DELETE TABLE command can be used to delete all the data stored in a table and release the storage space, yet retain the structure of the table. _________________________

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Final answer:

The correct command to delete all data in a table while retaining its structure is 'TRUNCATE TABLE', not 'DELETE TABLE'. The 'DELETE FROM' command can delete specific data, but 'TRUNCATE TABLE' removes all records quickly and resets the table.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement in the question appears to be a misconception. The correct SQL command to delete all the data in a table without removing the table structure is DELETE FROM, not "DELETE TABLE." If your intention is to remove all data and release the storage space but retain the table's structure for future data, you would use the TRUNCATE TABLE command.

The TRUNCATE TABLE command quickly removes all records from a table, effectively resetting the table.

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