data

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Facts and figures collected for analysis or to draw conclusions.

   The researchers gathered data from over a thousand people.

2. 2
   noun

   Information stored or processed by a computer.

   Always back up your data in case the computer fails.

3. 3
   noun

   Internet access transmitted over a mobile phone network.

   I've almost run out of data this month.

Borrowed from Latin data, nominative plural of datum (“that is given”), neuter past participle of dō (“to give”). Doublet of date.

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