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Data

Verb / ˈdeɪtʌ / / ˈdætʌ / Another word for data — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making.

Synonyms & similar words

datapoint datum information information facts statistics figures details particulars material intelligence knowledge evidence proof input feedback results findings analysis study research report document

Synonyms by register

Formal

statistics figures evidence observations

Informal

stuff info facts numbers

Literary

lore chronicles records

Antonyms

information knowledge conclusion insight understanding theory

Common collocations

  • data analysis
  • data science
  • raw data
  • data mining
  • data entry
  • data visualization
  • big data
  • data set

Word family

noun data
verb date
adjective data-driven
adverb digitally

Usage note

While 'data' is technically the plural of 'datum', it is overwhelmingly used as a singular mass noun in modern English. Avoid using it as a singular countable noun, e.g., 'a data'.

Example sentences

  1. The scientist collected data to support his hypothesis.
  2. The company analyzed the data to make better decisions.
  3. The data showed that the population of the city has increased.
  4. This report contains a lot of important data.
  5. We need to gather more data before making a decision.

Quotes

  • Data is a precious thing and will last longer than the systems themselves. - Tim Berners-Lee
  • Data is the new oil. - Clive Humby
  • Without data, you're just another person with an opinion. - W. Edwards Deming

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