as in information
a collection of factual knowledge about something
we are putting together all the data we have obtained on the local housing market
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Recent Examples of data
As design projects become more data-driven and interconnected, the demand for specialized tools continues to grow.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The batteries are designed for large-scale energy storage and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems that support data centers, financial institutions, hospitals, and commercial facilities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
While an Emerson College survey in November found that Pennsylvanians were split on data-center development—38 percent supported it, while 35 percent opposed it—opposition to such development close to home was more pronounced.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Our data comes from publicly available information.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 15 May 2026
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The batteries are designed for large-scale energy storage and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems that support data centers, financial institutions, hospitals, and commercial facilities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
While an Emerson College survey in November found that Pennsylvanians were split on data-center development—38 percent supported it, while 35 percent opposed it—opposition to such development close to home was more pronounced.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Our data comes from publicly available information.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 15 May 2026
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“Data.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/data. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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