data-set — A collection of data that is organized and formatted for analysis or processing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A collection of data that is organized and formatted for analysis or processing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪtə set/
Example Sentences
- The scientist's data-set was so messy, even Excel gave up and asked for a vacation.
- Students need to understand how to work with different data-sets in their research projects.
- The company's data-set contained customer information from the past five years.
data-set
NOUN[/ˈdeɪtə set/]
A collection of data that is organized and formatted for analysis or processing
A collection of data that is organized and formatted for analysis or processing
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern compound word combining Latin 'data' (plural of datum, meaning 'things given' or 'facts') with English 'set' (a collection or group). The term gained widespread usage during the computer era in the mid-20th century as a technical term for organized collections of information.
Breakdown
data (Latin 'datum', meaning 'given thing' or 'fact') + set (English, meaning 'a collection or group of things').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The scientist's data-set was so messy, even Excel gave up and asked for a vacation.”
“Students need to understand how to work with different data-sets in their research projects.”
“The company's data-set contained customer information from the past five years.”
“My data-set is like my room - looks organized from outside but chaotic when you look closer.”
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