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data
/ˈdeɪ.tə/
DAY-tuhDefinition
1
Facts, statistics, or information, typically numerical or quantitative, collected and organized for reference, analysis, or processing.
2
In computing, quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, often stored and transmitted in binary form.
3
Raw, unprocessed information that can be analyzed to generate knowledge or insights.
Examples
My fridge collects more data on my midnight snack habits than my therapist ever will.
Big data analytics revealed that cats spend 70% of their lives plotting world domination.
She sifted through terabytes of data only to discover her team's favorite coffee order.
In the data deluge, even conspiracy theorists drown in their own flood of 'facts'.