key term - Data

Definition

Data refers to information that is collected, stored, and processed by computers. It can be in the form of numbers, text, images, or any other type of digital content.

Related terms

Database: A database is a structured collection of data that is organized and stored in a way that allows for efficient retrieval and manipulation.

Big Data:

Big data refers to extremely large and complex datasets that cannot be easily managed with traditional data processing techniques.

Data Mining: Data mining involves extracting patterns or knowledge from large sets of data using various statistical and computational techniques.