unstructured

adjective

un·struc·tured | \ ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd

Definition of unstructured

: lacking structure or organization: such as

a : not formally organized in a set or conventional pattern an unstructured question feel insecure in an unstructured situation

b : not having a system or hierarchy typical of an organized society

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Examples of unstructured in a Sentence

Unstructured play time is important for children. Her life is very unstructured.

Recent Examples on the Web Some 80% of patient data in electronic medical records is unstructured, including transcribed reports and doctor’s notes, Dr. Anantraman said. — Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2022 Over 80% of data today is unstructured meaning it’s in the form of images, documents, sensor data, emails, geospatial data and more. — Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 Data lakes, for instance, can house virtually unlimited amounts of unstructured data. — Edward Walsh, Forbes, 1 June 2022 Startup culture can be high-pressured, unstructured, and quick to pivot. — Jennifer Mizgata, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2022 Mendel, a startup that uses AI to read unstructured medical data, raised $40 million in a Series B round led by Oak HC/FT. — Casey Ross And Katie Palmer, STAT, 29 Apr. 2022 Lively looked radiant and ready for spring in a three-piece pastel getup, showing off her toned abs in a crop top paired with a midi-length pencil skirt and unstructured blazer draped over her shoulders. — Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 16 Feb. 2022 Entity resolution across massive public and unstructured data will soon be a part of every risk management organization. — Gary Shiffman, Forbes, 16 June 2021 Over 80% of the data in business is in unstructured formats like text, images, audio and video. — Prashanth Southekal, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022 See More

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