data science

American  

[dey-tuh sahy-uhns, dat-uh] / ˈdeɪ tə ˌsaɪ əns, ˈdæt ə /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a field that deals with advanced data analytics and modeling, using mathematics, statistics, programming, and machine learning to extract valuable, often predictive information from large data sets.

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Etymology

Origin of data science

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

“But now, if you ask me, we’re a data science company… There are lots of new opportunities,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The Alan Turing Institute, a national centre for data science and AI, found "no evidence" that AI-enabled deepfakes or disinformation had a meaningful impact on the result of the general election in 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He is a researcher in biochemistry, statistics and data science, healthcare reform and innovation at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, and at MSK.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

Tech Force will “surge teams of top engineers, data scientists, and technology leaders to tackle the government’s most complex and large-scale challenges,” in fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering.

From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025

The analysis in BBC's investigation was conducted with data science company Signify.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025