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data

/ˈdeɪtə/

Data refers to facts, numbers, or information collected together for reference or analysis. In a modern context, it often describes the digital information stored on or used by a computer or smartphone.

Exemples

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1

I need more data for my phone to watch videos.

I need more internet usage allowance for my phone.

2

The researchers collected data from over one thousand participants.

The scientists gathered information from many people.

3

My phone is slow because I've used all my data.

My device is slow because I used my monthly internet limit.

Famille de mots

Nom
data
Adjectif
digital
Apparenté
database
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Database' as a 'Base' (home) where 'Data' (information) lives.

Quiz rapide

I cannot check my email because I have no mobile ____ left on my plan.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : data

Exemples

1

I need more data for my phone to watch videos.

everyday

I need more internet usage allowance for my phone.

2

The researchers collected data from over one thousand participants.

formal

The scientists gathered information from many people.

3

My phone is slow because I've used all my data.

informal

My device is slow because I used my monthly internet limit.

4

The data suggests that temperatures are rising globally.

academic

The scientific evidence shows that the world is getting hotter.

5

We use customer data to improve our services.

business

We use information about our clients to make our work better.

Famille de mots

Nom
data
Adjectif
digital
Apparenté
database

Collocations courantes

collect data to gather information
mobile data internet connection for a phone
data analysis the process of studying information
big data very large sets of information
enter data to type information into a computer system

Phrases Courantes

raw data

information that has not been processed or organized

data protection

laws and tools to keep digital information safe

data entry

the job of putting facts into a computer

Souvent confondu avec

data vs date

A 'date' is a specific day of the year, while 'data' is a collection of information.

data vs information

Information is general knowledge; data usually refers to specific numbers or technical bits used by computers.

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Notes d'usage

In everyday English, treat 'data' as a singular, uncountable noun like 'water' or 'information'. In scientific writing, it is sometimes used as a plural noun (e.g., 'The data are...').

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid adding an 's' to make it plural; 'datas' is incorrect. Use 'a lot of data' or 'some data' instead.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Database' as a 'Base' (home) where 'Data' (information) lives.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'datum', which means 'a thing given'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually uncountable in modern English (Data is...) Technically the plural form of 'datum' Functions as a collective noun
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Contexte culturel

Data privacy and how big companies use personal information is a major topic of global debate in the 21st century.

Quiz rapide

I cannot check my email because I have no mobile ____ left on my plan.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : data

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