data — facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪtə/
Example Sentences
- My phone storage is full because I never delete my data... or my 500 cat photos.
- Scientists need accurate data to prove their theories.
- The company lost valuable customer data due to a cyber attack.
data
NOUN[/ˈdeɪtə/]
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'datum' meaning 'something given,' the plural form 'data' was adopted into English in the 17th century and originally referred to facts assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or calculation.
Breakdown
Latin 'datum' (given thing) + plural suffix '-a' = data (given things, facts)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone storage is full because I never delete my data... or my 500 cat photos.”
“Scientists need accurate data to prove their theories.”
“The company lost valuable customer data due to a cyber attack.”
“Social media platforms collect your data faster than you can say 'privacy settings'.”
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