data

noun
UK: /ˈdeɪ.tə/
US: /ˈdæ.t̬ə/

  1. Facts or information used for making decisions.

    1. We need more data to understand the problem better. [ ] [ ]
    2. The research project collected a large amount of data regarding consumer behavior. [ ] [ ]

  2. Information that is stored on a computer.

    1. My computer lost all the data after the system crashed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company implemented new security measures to protect sensitive data from cyberattacks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

information statistics input evidence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "data" in English means: Facts or information used for making decisions., Information that is stored on a computer..

The phonetic transcription of "data" is /ˈdeɪ.tə/ in British English and /ˈdæ.t̬ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "data": information, statistics, input, evidence.

Example usage of "data": "We need more data to understand the problem better.". More examples on the page.