Data
Numbers to analyze
Data is information, especially facts or numbers collected for analysis.
In technical contexts, data refers to values processed or stored by computers.
Though data is technically plural (singular: datum), it's now commonly treated as a mass noun: The data shows a clear trend.
Raw data hasn't been processed; big data refers to datasets too large for traditional analysis.
Systematic examination of datasets
- insightsPenetrating understandings gained
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- trendsPrevailing directions of change
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
charts · graphs · mining · modeling · interpretation · correlation · regression · clustering
Stored data collections
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- bytesUnits of digital storage
- serverOne who attends tables
- cloudAtmospheric water vapor mass
backup · download · upload · transfer · binary · encryption · compression · retrieval
Verifiable pieces of truth
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- figuresNumerical values or forms
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
records · details · measurements · observations · findings · results · input · output
Guarding against harm
- securityProtection from threat
- breachBreaking of agreement
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- anonymizationRemoving identifying information
GDPR · compliance · encryption · surveillance · tracking · cookies · fingerprinting · harvesting
Gathered set of items
- surveySystematic data collection
- questionnaireFormal inquiry form
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
empirical · qualitative · quantitative · fieldwork · longitudinal · census · demographics · ethnographic
Message-conveying cue
- transmissionSending of information
- cellularComposed of small units
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- packetsSmall sealed portions
protocol · latency · roaming · carrier · connectivity · throughput · network · mobile
analytics
Systematic examination of datasets
- insightsPenetrating understandings gained
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- trendsPrevailing directions of change
visualization · charts · graphs · mining · modeling · interpretation · correlation · regression · clustering · segmentation
files
Stored data collections
cloud · backup · download · upload · transfer · binary · encryption · compression · retrieval · processing
facts
Verifiable pieces of truth
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- figuresNumerical values or forms
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
evidence · records · details · measurements · observations · findings · results · input · output · raw
protection
Guarding against harm
anonymization · GDPR · compliance · encryption · surveillance · tracking · cookies · fingerprinting · harvesting · scraping
collection
Gathered set of items
- surveySystematic data collection
- questionnaireFormal inquiry form
- samplingExtracting subset for study
methodology · empirical · qualitative · quantitative · fieldwork · longitudinal · census · demographics · ethnographic · experimental
signal
Message-conveying cue
- transmissionSending of information
- cellularComposed of small units
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
packets · protocol · latency · roaming · carrier · connectivity · throughput · network · mobile · wireless
- robotsrobot, android, humanoid, droid, automaton
- Star TrekSpock, Kirk, Enterprise, USS Enterprise, Captain Kirk
- Sci-Fi AIHAL 9000, Skynet, Cortana, GLaDOS, KITT
- Artificial Beingsandroid, androids, automaton, automata, humanoid robot
- Sci-Fi CharactersLuke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, Princess Leia, Chewbacca
- TV CharactersHomer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Marge Simpson, Maggie Simpson
Dataconclusions
Judgments reached through reasoning
interpretation · inference · analysis · theory · hypothesis
Dataspeculation
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
guesswork · intuition · conjecture · assumption · supposition
- up to dateCurrent with latest information
- due dateWhen payment is required
- first dateInitial romantic meeting
- blind dateArranged meeting between strangers
- out of dateNo longer valid
- expiration dateFinal day of validity
datum, database, databank, date, dated, dating, undated, dative