data set

or da·ta·set

[ dey-tuh-set ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a collection of data records for computer processing.
2. (not in technical use) modem.

data set

noun

1. computing another name for file 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of data set¹

1955–60 data set ( def 2 ); 1970–75 data set ( def 1 )

Example Sentences

Voytek is also hoping to do more large-scale studies that apply the code to existing data sets to tease out untapped signals.

From Quanta Magazine

The way the data sets were used began to change around this time, too.

From MIT Technology Review

We need accountability on how we curate these data sets and collect this information.

From MIT Technology Review

Married with our existing data sets, we have deep insight into consumers interests and intent, driving engagement with our content and purchase of branded products.

From Digiday

Meanwhile, Finney’s team at the Missoula Fire Lab is working to develop a data set that answers fundamental questions about fire—a potential basis for new models.

From MIT Technology Review

A numerical data set helps physicians and other doctors know when to order scans of any kind.

From The Daily Beast

Instead, the writers appear too entranced by the sheer magnitude of their data-set (and seemingly want it even larger).

From The Daily Beast

A short historical record, inconsistent reporting, and wide variability: it all makes for a noisy data set.

From The Daily Beast

That isn't a "biometric" data set by any reasonable definition.

From The Daily Beast

Assembling a nice private data set is a huge amount of work.

From The Daily Beast

Is there anything you would like to add to any of the data set forth there?

From Project Gutenberg