data

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
  2. noun an item of factual information derived from measurement or research

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin data, nominative plural of datum (“that is given”), neuter past participle of dō (“to give”). Doublet of date.

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