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/ˈdaetə/ · da·ta
noun
- A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder and the reader, such as a numeric rating or a binary true/false value. The sensor recorded temperature data ranging from -20 °C to 45 °C.
- A fact known from direct observation. Astronomers gathered data on the planet's atmosphere during the eclipse.
- A premise from which conclusions are drawn. The researchers analyzed the data to determine whether the new drug was effective.
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Did you know? Although "data" was originally the plural of Latin "datum," modern English often treats it as a singular mass noun, especially in computing contexts.