data set

American  

[dey-tuh-set] / ˈdeɪ təˌsɛt /

Or dataset

noun

Computers.

1. a collection of data records for computer processing.

2. (not in technical use) modem.

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data set British  

noun

1. 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 )

Example Sentences

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data set

"It also provides an updated data set to help inform policy decisions and market research," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Historically, a few large losses do skew the data set somewhat.

From MarketWatch ● May 23, 2026

SpaceX will be the next name in that data set.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

"Over the last 30 years, we've been collecting bathing water samples once a week through the summer and that long-term data set gives you the best idea of where is safest to swim."

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

But keep in mind that these are the most common names of all, and consider the size of the data set.

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