Synonyms

data set

American

[dey-tuh-set] / ˈdeɪ təˌsɛt /

Or dataset

noun

Computers.

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

data set British

noun

computing another name for file 1

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Etymology

Origin of data set

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

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data set

These include U.K. labor market figures Tuesday and inflation data set to be released on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

In one data set, 728 participants received brain scans or biomarker testing during life.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Carolyn Sargentson said the testing would provide "a publicly accessible data set" as part of their campaign for "cleaner water".

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

In fact, the level of dip-buying activity among the retail crowd reached the strongest level on record in Citadel’s data set over the past six months.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

But this new data set tells a different story.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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