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data capture

British  

noun

  1. any process for converting information into a form that can be handled by a computer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The animals are nocturnal and naturally shy so are rarely seen in action, with cameras installed at the enclosure the only way to capture activity.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

One thing I wanted to capture about early adulthood is the constant humiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“AV is well-positioned to capture the rising global demand across lethal and non-lethal drones, counter-UAS, space and advanced technologies and deliver long-term shareholder value,” Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

On the other hand, heavier augmented-reality glasses like Specs have yet to capture any real popularity among consumers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

The mobile unit pulls up beside us, and the crew scrambles for cameras and equipment to capture this beehive of activity.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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