Facts, measurements, or information collected so that they can be studied, analyzed, or used to make decisions.
From Latin 'data', the plural of 'datum' meaning 'something given'. In science and computing, it came to mean pieces of information that are 'given' for analysis.
Data are like tiny frozen moments of reality—numbers and facts captured so we can look at them later. The more data you have, the clearer patterns become, but only if you ask smart questions.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.