データ

deeta
nounIntermediateLoanword from Englishdata
💻Technology
formaltechnical

Information, especially facts or statistics, that are collected and stored for analysis.

研究者は実験結果のデータを解析した。

The researchers analyzed the data from the experiment.

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Commonly used in computing, statistics, and business contexts.

Collocations

データベースdatabaseデータ分析data analysisデータ入力data entry

Synonyms

Related Phrases

ビッグデータphrase
big data (large, complex data sets)
データサイエンスphrase
data science

💡Pro Tip

Polite usage

When speaking formally, attach the honorific verb '取得する' (obtain) or '確認する' (confirm) to データ, e.g., 'データを取得してください'.

📖Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'data', which originates from Latin 'datum' meaning 'something given'.

📝Usage Notes

In everyday conversation, データ often refers to digital information such as files, statistics, or records. It is a neutral term; add adjectives like '大量の' (large amount) for emphasis.

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