data set

or da·ta·set

[ dey-tuh-set ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a collection of data records for computer processing.
2. (not in technical use) modem.

data set

noun

1. computing another name for file 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of data set¹

1955–60 data set ( def 2 ); 1970–75 data set ( def 1 )

Example Sentences

A numerical data set helps physicians and other doctors know when to order scans of any kind.

From The Daily Beast

Instead, the writers appear too entranced by the sheer magnitude of their data-set (and seemingly want it even larger).

From The Daily Beast

A short historical record, inconsistent reporting, and wide variability: it all makes for a noisy data set.

From The Daily Beast

That isn't a "biometric" data set by any reasonable definition.

From The Daily Beast

Assembling a nice private data set is a huge amount of work.

From The Daily Beast

Is there anything you would like to add to any of the data set forth there?

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