Facts, statistics, and the like. In medicine and the health sciences, people often speak of "the data" erroneously in the singular. "Data" is a plural noun and takes a plural verb, as in "the data are very convincing." It comes from the Latin "datum", meaning "a thing given." For the Romans

Relationships Related Term:  information macro data sing. or pl. n. (datum, sing.) ~ Facts, ideas, or discrete pieces of information, especially when in the form originally collected and unanalyzed. N [..]

A set of collected facts. There are two basic kinds of numerical data: measured or variable data, such as “16 ounces,” “4 miles” and “0.75 inches;” and counted or attribute data, such as “162 defects. [..]

Data are numbers which have been collected for study.

Information. Often, quantities, characters, or symbols that are the inputs and outputs of computer programs.

Characteristics or information, usually numerical, that are collected through observation.

A collection of information that has been collected as pertaining to an experiment.

Recorded observations, usually in numeric or textual form

1(used as a plural noun in technical English, when the singular is datum)2[uncountable, plural] facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions This dat [..]

1640s, plural of datum, from Latin datum "(thing) given," neuter past participle of dare "to give" (see date (n.1)). Meaning "transmittable and storable computer information&q [..]

 data is a collection of information gathered by observation, questioning or measurement. • data is often organised in graphs or charts for analysis and may include facts, numbers or measurements.

/ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ noun data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ noun Learner's definition of DATA 1  [plural] : facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something She spent hours reviewin [..]

Information that is gathered.

(singular: datum) information collected during a scientific study.

All recorded information, regardless of form or characteristic. [D02302]

Data refers to qualitative or quantitative variables.  Data is unstructured information, such as individual order values for a given category.  When totalled, the structuring of the data changes the d [..]

Data are the information collected through research. They can include written information, numbers, sounds and pictures.

Anything that is recorded or used for processing. The stuff that transfers between computers needed a name -- data seemed good.

Information represented in a format readable by a computer.

(the plural of datum) information processed by a computer.

Real world observations that are used to test or verify hypotheses. This is the key to the process of acquiring knowledge about the world using the scientific method. While theoretical speculation mig [..]

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" The term data refers to groups of information that represent the qualitative or quantitative att [..]

Information suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by a computer.

Representations of facts, concepts, or instructions in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by humans or by automated means.

1. Representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by humans or by automatic means. Any representations such as characters or analog quantities to which meaning is or might be assigned. [JP 1-02]   2.  Representations of facts, concepts or instructions in a formaliz [..]

The symbols, writing, words, or other items used to represent facts, objects, events, or ideas. Accounting records and yield measurements are two examples of data.

Information gleaned from observations — usually observations that are made in a standardized way. The term data generally refers to raw data — information that has not yet been analy [..]

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Data refers to the information that is saved on a computer.

is anything that can be handled by a computer. It is often called 'information', but can be text, sound, pictures, programs or games. A collection of data is called a file. Data is measured [..]

Facts (in the form of values, quantities given by an instrument) from which other information may be inferred. Plural term commonly treated as singular.

Gathered information.

Systematically measured information.

(1) Data is distinct pieces of information, usually formatted in a special way. All software is divided into two general categories: data and programs. Programs are collections of instructions for man [..]

individual facts or items of content including symbolic representations that may form the basis of information (e.g. a date, a name, a number)

The plural of the Latin word datum, meaning "what is given," often used as a singular collective noun. Facts, figures, or instructions presented in a form that can be comprehended, interpret [..]

Data are sets of numbers or pieces of information obtained during research studies. Data may be either qualitative (categorical and usually non-numerical) or quantitative (numerical) in nature, but in [..]

A representation of facts, concepts or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by human or by "automatic" means. Characters or continuous [..]

While data is usually information resulting from or produced by a program, it can be the programs themselves. Data can be in memory only or can be also stored on disk or some other media. The collection and (hopefully) effective use of data is why we do what we do.

Any information stored by a computer. It can be files, E-mails, video games, songs, pictures, etc.

Strictly speaking the plural of "datum", but now usually considered as a collective noun in the singular, with the plural form "data items" or "items of da [..]

Collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

A value or set of values representing a specific concept or concepts. Data become “information” when analyzed and possibly combined with other data in order to extract meaning and to provide context. [..]

For social science, data is generally numeric files originating from social research methodologies or administrative records, from which statistics are produced.

Collected information which can be quantitative (numerical) or qualitative (descriptive). Factual information used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation.

Facts or instructions represented in a formalised manner, suitable for transmission, interpretation or processing manually or automatically.

Information that is directly recorded; it can be quantitative or qualitative.

A value or set of values representing a specific concept or concepts. Data become “information” when analyzed and possibly combined with other data in order to extract meaning, and to provide context. [..]

Information collected through surveys, interviews, or observations. Statistics are produced from data, and data must be processed to be of practical use.

Any collection of information converted into a digital form.

Social science data are the raw material out of which social and economic statistics are produced. Social science data originate from social research methodologies or administrative records, while sta [..]

Pieces of information that a scientist will gather and look at. Data consists of information collected through research, experiments, and observations. Conclusions can be made based on data.

Data refers to the actual contents of the dataset or the individual data points (e.g., total sales for a product X on date Y).

Values such as counts, ratings, measurements, or opinions that are gathered to answer questions. The table below shows data for mean temperatures in three cities.

The word data is the plural of datum. Examples of correct usage:

Data is the term usually reserved in social science for empirical data that is in a quantitative form. In information technology data is any information input into, and held by, a computer.

Catch‐all term including Metadata, Images, Audio and Moving image previews. In the scope of this document, this concept also includes, by default, Full‐text Data.

Data in terms of the topic of broadband relates to the sending and receiving of information over your broadband service. This can be done through documents, websites and pages, spread sheets, images and videos.

A thing you need to do an activity like play music or take photos. Also things you add to your computer, like a printer, keyboard, or modem. So a mobile device can be a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA (like a Blackberry) or an iPhone.

Any series of bits, characters, or objects that has meaning. Data is stored and transmitted by computers.

Information in the form a computer can use.

A general term to describe content that someone might up/download to their computer or phone via the internet, such as videos, emails, web pages and music.

The quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, which may be stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, or mech [..]

(n) a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn(n) an item of factual information derived from measurement or research

A body of facts, statistics, or information (Lesson 1)

Any information created by a user, such as documents, pictures or sound recordings.

Any information created by a user, such as documents, pictures or sound recordings.

the date of a document.

Any original material that you put into the computer, as well as pictures, tables, lists or whatever that you find and save. “Data” really means everything on the computer, including program files. Ho [..]

Data, in information industry, refers to distinct pieces of information, usually formatted in a special way. All information system is divided into two general categories: data and programs. Data can [..]

Simply another name for information. While data is correctly known as bits of electronic information stored for computer use, it can also be information written on paper, information stored in our hea [..]

A reinterpretable representation of information in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing. Examples of data include a sequence of bits, a table of numbers, the c [..]

Facts, figures, or information from which conclusions can be inferred, or upon which interpretations or theories can be based. As critical thinkers we must make certain to distinguish hard data from t [..]

A piece (or pieces) of information. Data usually comes in the form of text, a file, a value of a variable, or a value inside a DB record. For each concrete situation, data is either: – Valid OR – Invalid For each concrete situation, Null input can be considered as either valid or invalid data.

Information; raw facts. Data can be input into a computer and processed in various ways. For a computer to process data, it must be translated into a form the computer can handle. The smallest discret [..]

facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.

visualization – a form of visual communication that represents data in forms that is easy to understand (often charts or tables) and allow for analysis and reasoning about said data; visual representations of data

Definition: Data, when used in the context of computer security and computer networks, is very specific. It is the plural form of a word that refers to unprocessed values (numbers, letters, words or o [..]

See Electronic information.

Information sent or received from your mobile device other than calls and text messages. You may use data on your device when you access the Internet, check your email, play games, use apps (e.g., Facebook®, Twitter®, etc.) and more. Background tasks, such as syncing or location services, may also use data. Data usage is billed based on the amount [..]

Information that has been translated into a form that is more convenient to move or process.

Facts or figures from which conclusions can be drawn.

specific facts, statistics, or items of information; the material generated by a research project or study. Data does not 'tell us' anything: it is the interpretation of data that is crucial [..]

Information collected for use in planning, decision making or evaluation. This may include statistical information about service use, feedback from people, reviews of processes and systems, or informa [..]

In the context of sponsored projects, data includes all information or tangible materials collected or generated in the course of the project. Data is subdivided into research data, financial data, an [..]

The collection of observations.

Digital information processed by a computer.

Anonymous data cannot be related to an identified or identifiable person and are consequently not personal data.

Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or Nucleotide Sequences which have appeared in the published Literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European [..]

Information that has been turned into a form that is more convenient to move or process. For a class, the data could include assessment records, attendance information or portfolio entries. In the con [..]

Individual facts, statistics, or items of information.  For CAEP data include results of assessment or information from statistical or numerical descriptions of phenomena, status, achievement, or tren [..]

A representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts or instructions which are being or have been prepared, in a formalised manner and is intended to be processed, is being or has been processe [..]

A collection of facts, concepts or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication or processing by human beings or by computer.

The results of measurement, usually in quantified form. A single value is referred to as a datum.

Data, in the context of databases, refers to all the single items that are stored in a database, either individually or as a set. Data in a database is primarily stored in database tables, which are o [..]

Data, in the context of computing, refers to distinct pieces of digital information. Data is usually formatted in a specific way and can exist in a variety of forms, such as numbers, text, etc. When u [..]

"Data" means information previously converted to language or symbols in a form which can be directly read by the information processing equipment.

A value or set of values representing a specific concept or concepts. Data become "information" when analyzed and possibly combined with other data in order to extract meaning, and to provide context. The meaning of Data can vary depending on its context.

The things that your program works with, such as integers (for example 5

are the pieces of information that are operated on by programs. The singular of "data" is "datum"; however, the word "data" is commonly used as both singular and plural.

A structured set of binary numbers, representing digitised text, images, sound or video, which can be processed or transmitted by a computer.

Unstructured information. A collection of numeric or alphanumeric characters which can be processed by a computer. Raw data is meaningless to people.

A quantitative or qualitative value. Common types of data include sales figures, marketing research results, readings from monitoring equipment, user actions on a website, market growth projections, demographic information, and customer lists.

A set of bits in memory representing an encoded thing from our human world.

(one of several possible meanings depending on context)

Recorded observations from experiments.

Data is the information you are sending or receiving when you’re online. Sending and receiving plain text emails and browsing use the least amount of data. Listening to music, watching short videos and using smartphone apps uses a moderate amount of data. Downloading large files or watching TV programmes online use the most data.

Data refers to the factual records, including but not limited to data or Metadata and which may be in the form of numerical scores, textual records, images and sounds.

All of the information that can be collected on a customer or group of customers. Data comes from many sources. It can be internal information you have about your customers or from outside sources (usually purchased). Data can include general information, such as demographics, or it can be customer-specific (purchase or usage history). Data comes i [..]

A representation of facts, concepts or instructions in a formalised manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by human beings or by automatic means.

Refers to any information used for research or statistical purposes, including Personal Information, which is disclosed to Population Data BC by Data Stewards under an Information Sharing Agreement (I [..]

Numerical information. Data is a plural term; the singular is datum. (Source: CSU, http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=90)

A set of facts; one source of information.

  observations belonging to a variable, i. e. to a characteristic whose value may vary.

The observations or measurements resulting from surveys, unit or dollar sales, and other types of measurement.

Symbols or representations of facts or ideas that can be communicated, interpreted or processed by manual or automated means. Often associated with electronic data or with statistics or measurements. Data provide the building blocks of information.

Information in a specific representation, usually a sequence of symbols that have a meaning.

Information stored on the computer system and used by applications to accomplish tasks.

Any information stored on a computer.

Recorded information, regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded. The term includes technical data and computer software. The term does not include information incidental to contract [..]

Real world observations that are used to test or verify hypotheses. This is the key to the process of acquiring knowledge about the world using the scientific method. While theoretical speculation mig [..]

any pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation

Information in numeric, alphanumeric, or other form.

(The American Heritage Dictionary's usage note on 'data') * [http://johnquiggin.com/2003/08/18/data-is-not-the-plural-of-datum/ John Quiggin: Data is not the plural of datum]