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/ˈoʊpən ˈdeɪtə/ · oʊ.pən.dā.tə
noun
  1. Data that is made freely available and can be used, reused, and redistributed by anyone, without any restrictions or licensing requirements. The city's open data portal provides access to crime statistics, traffic patterns, and other public information.
noun
  1. A dataset or collection of data that is made available for use and reuse, often with the goal of promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. The university's open data initiative provides researchers with access to large datasets on climate change and sustainable energy.
Did you know? The concept of open data has been influential in promoting transparency and accountability in government, business, and other sectors, and has been adopted by many countries and organizations around the world.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026