Data
Facts, statistics, or information gathered for reference or analysis.
nounData
Facts, statistics, or information gathered for reference or analysis.
nounImagine This
Imagine a detective collecting tiny clues, each clue is a data point. When you lay all the data points on a board, a clear picture emerges that helps solve the mystery.
Sounds Like
DAY-tuh; DAH-tuh
Looks Like
Looks like 'datum' (the singular form) but is used as a plural noun in modern English.
Remember This
Data is the plural of datum, though many people treat it as a mass noun. In formal scientific writing, data are used; in everyday usage, data is often treated as data is.
Other Forms
Connect With
information, evidence, statistics, dataset, datum
Note
In formal contexts, treat data as plural (data are). In some modern writing, data may be treated as a singular mass noun (data is). Be consistent with your chosen style. Common synonyms include facts, figures, information, and statistics.