data set

American  

[day-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 )

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Example Sentences

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data set

That can lead to catastrophic overconfidence and error if the data set used is inaccurate or fails to account for some essential facet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Diedrichs said unless the designers prompt AI to show realistic or diverse features, "it's going to give you an image that defaults to the average" data set of the "narrow" traditional beauty standards.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Public sector finances data set to be released on Tuesday will be closely watched for indications of the health of government finances ahead of the Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

They brought together evidence that was already scattered throughout scientific research and combined it with their own consistent data set.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 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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