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data-driven

American  
[day-tuh-driv-uhn, dat-uh-] / ˌdeɪ təˈdrɪv ən, ˌdæt ə- /

adjective

  1. prioritizing data over other factors: based in the analysis of data.


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Do we really want to turn raising a child into the kind of job for which we get a data-driven performance review?

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

The American Council of Life Insurers said in a statement that it supported the American Academy of Actuaries’ effort because it was a “transparent and data-driven approach” based on “actual risk.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The socially responsible and ESG side is largely data-driven.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Alongside infrastructure investment, "digital and data-driven offerings" will be a growth-driver, the consultancy said.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Hu is most interested in building data-driven stories that make complex systems feel human.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

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