Data — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /ˈdā-tə/ da·ta

Meaning & Definition of Data

Data (noun)

  1. factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation
  2. information in digital form that can be transmitted or processed
  3. information that is output by a sensing device or organ and that must be processed to be meaningful

Data (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a collection of factual knowledge about something

    "we are putting together all the data we have obtained on the local housing market"

    similar: facts, information
    related: findings, intelligence

Related Entry: Datum (noun)

Datum is a different word from Data. The synonyms below are for datum, not for data.

  1. a single piece of information

    "let's begin our discussion of this matter with a datum from actual experience"

    similar: detail, fact, nicety, particular, particularity, point, specific
    related: article, item, component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part, aspect, circumstance, facet, factor, evidence, exhibit, database, information, knowledge
    near: error, fallacy, falsehood, inaccuracy, misconception, misstatement, myth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Data

The most common words with a similar meaning to Data:

facts, information

Related Words for Data

findings, intelligence

Origin & Etymology of Data

Latin, plural of datum see datum

First known use: 1630

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Data

Words & Phrases Containing Data

data bank, data center, data file, data mining, data processing, data structure, data recovery, big data

Frequently Asked Questions about Data

What does "Data" mean?

"Data" means factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation.

What is another word for "Data"?

Other words for "Data" include facts and information. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Data" you intend.

How do you use "Data" in a sentence?

Examples of "Data" in a sentence: "we are putting together all the data we have obtained on the local housing market".

Is "Data" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Data" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

Is "Data" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Data" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Data"?

"Data" is pronounced /ˈdā-tə/ and divided into syllables as da·ta.

What is the origin of the word "Data"?

"Data" comes from Latin, plural of datum see datum. First known use: 1630.

What is another word for "Data" meaning "a collection of factual knowledge about something"?

When "Data" (plural noun) means a collection of factual knowledge about something, synonyms include facts and information.