as in information
a collection of factual knowledge about something
we are putting together all the data we have obtained on the local housing market
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Recent Examples of data
Previously, software required a human operator to input and manipulate this data.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Strong, unique passwords limit the damage from unrelated data breaches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In November, Microsoft ended efforts to build a data center in Wisconsin due to the community's vocal opposition.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Large data centers often require more electricity than that to store data for artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and other forms of technology.
—Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 12 Feb. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Strong, unique passwords limit the damage from unrelated data breaches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In November, Microsoft ended efforts to build a data center in Wisconsin due to the community's vocal opposition.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Large data centers often require more electricity than that to store data for artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and other forms of technology.
—Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Data.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/data. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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