Synonyms

data set

American

[dey-tuh-set] / ˈdeɪ təˌsɛt /

Or dataset

noun

Computers.

a collection of data records for computer processing.
(not in technical use) modem.

data set British

noun

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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