Meaning & use
data
Facts, figures, or information collected for reference, analysis, or use in reasoning.
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The scientists collected years of data before publishing their findings.
The app tracks data on sleep, steps, and heart rate throughout the day.
A note on using this word
Data is technically the plural of 'datum,' though in modern usage it is often treated as a singular mass noun, as in 'the data is clear.'
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informationstatistics
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