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

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data science

Effective cybersecurity solutions will require integration across security, IT, architecture, data science and business governance.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026

The suspect was identified as Ziheng “Tony” Fang, 30, of San José, a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in data science.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Han said the project illustrates how data science can uncover meaningful public health trends instead of simply producing statistics.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026

So I am not super thrilled about what you just said about data science prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

"We don't judge ads based on whether they contain AI. We judge them on whether they're misleading or likely to be harmful," Adam Davison, the ASA's director of data science, tells BBC Sport.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026