English · Science & Technology
data
/ˈdeɪ.tə/
[/ˈdeɪ.tə/]
facts and figures
Beginnernoun
Definition
Facts, numbers, or information collected for analysis or used to make decisions.
Example
The researchers analysed the data carefully before drawing any conclusions about the new medicine.
The researchers analysed the data carefully before drawing any conclusions about the new medicine.
Etymology
From Latin 'data', the plural of 'datum' (something given), from 'dare' (to give).
How & Where It’s Used
Now often treated as singular in computing and everyday speech.