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

Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question, provide an insightful analysis of a chunky data set, or to check if your cover letter matches the job description.

From BBC

“Overall it was a lukewarm data set informing the lukewarm trading on the day,” said David Waddell, chief investment strategist at financial-planning firm Waddell & Associates.

From The Wall Street Journal

The team is now studying the complete data set in detail to chart how temperature varies around the entire planet and to better pin down the makeup of its atmosphere.

From Science Daily

It said the researchers relied on an outdated and narrow data set to reach unwarranted conclusions, and conflated correlation with causation.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the complex data set has a silver lining in the shape of roaring domestic demand supported by housing construction, government spending, consumer spending, and business investment.

From The Wall Street Journal