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

The data below is gleaned from the VandaTrack proprietary data set, which uses custom models to identify retail trades in silver-linked ETFs.

From MarketWatch

The economics calendar includes weekly jobless claims and the latest readings on the trade deficit and productivity, with consumer credit data set for release at 3 p.m.

From MarketWatch

Another data set from Renaissance Capital, a provider of pre-IPO research and IPO-focused ETFs, showed somewhat different totals but a similar, underwhelming story.

From The Wall Street Journal

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