Data

/ˈdeɪ.tə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.

The researchers gathered data from over a thousand participants.

Information processed or stored by a computer.

The software application can manage large sets of data efficiently.

A collection of values characterized by a relationship.

The data revealed significant trends in consumer behavior.

The plural of 'datum', which refers to a single piece of information.

Each piece of data contributes to the overall analysis of the study.

From Latin 'datum,' meaning 'something given.'

big data

Large and complex data sets that require advanced analysis.

data analysis

The process of inspecting and interpreting data.

data-driven

Based on data and its analysis rather than intuition or personal experience.

dataset

A collection of related data points organized for analysis.

datasheet

A document that summarizes the performance and other characteristics of a product or system.

databases

Systems that store, manage, and retrieve data.

Tech jargon referring to a simple piece of information.

I just need the data on sales last quarter.

Referring to any kind of information in a casual way.

Can you send me the data you found online?