noun

data

data, information, facts

We need to collect more data.

We need to collect more data.

The data shows a clear trend.

The data shows a clear trend.

((data)) ((on/about sth.)) facts or information about sth. We have a lot of data on customer behavior.

Synonyms: information, facts, figures, statistics

From the Latin word 'datum', meaning 'something given'. 'Data' is the plural form.

Think of 'data' as the raw ingredients (facts and numbers) used to create information.

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