data meaning
data :
information, facts
noun
▪ The company collects data on customer preferences.
▪ The company collects information on customer preferences.
▪ The data shows a trend towards online shopping.
▪ The facts show a trend towards online shopping.
paraphrasing
▪ information – data
▪ statistics – facts
▪ figures – data
▪ details – facts
Pronunciation
data [ˈdeɪ.tə]
The stress is on the first syllable 'da' and sounds like 'day-tuh'.
Common phrases and grammar about data
data - Common meaning
noun
information, facts
Part of Speech Changes for "data"
▪ dataset (noun) – a collection of data
▪ datasheet (noun) – a sheet containing data
▪ data-driven (adjective) – based on data
▪ data analysis (noun) – the process of analyzing data
Common Expressions with "data"
▪ collect data – gather information
▪ analyze data – examine information
▪ enter data – input information into a computer
▪ data storage – keeping information safe
Important examples of data in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, data is used to refer to information or facts used in business contexts.
Example of a confusing word: datum (singular form of data)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Data is used as a noun and often requires singular or plural agreement in TOEIC grammar questions.
data
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
sales data
'information about sales', used when discussing business performance.
data-driven decision
means 'decisions based on data', used in business strategies.
Differences between similar words and data
data
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information
differences
data refers to factual information, whereas information can be more general and broader.
data
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facts – data
differences
Words with the same origin as data
The origin of data
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
