data structure

British

noun

an organized form, such as an array list or string, in which connected data items are held in a computer

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"Space offers a unique opportunity to rethink data structure, where small, scalable data centres in orbit can deliver efficiency, performance and flexibility," says Avi Shabtai, the CEO of Ramon Space, one firm developing the technology.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Several groups hope to solve this problem by compressing sequences from larger databases into a more organized data structure, or index, designed for easy searching in downloadable files or online portals.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2024

Unlike previous blockchains, which view the blockchain as a collection of blocks of transactions, the Libra Blockchain is a single data structure that records the history of transactions and states over time.

From The Verge • Jun. 26, 2019

Blockchain is a data structure popularized by the digital currency Bitcoin.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2018

To damage, trash, or corrupt a data structure.

From The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Raymond, Eric S.

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