English · Science & Technology
dataset
/ˈdeɪ.tə.sɛt/
[/ˈdeɪ.tə.sɛt/]
an organised collection of data
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A dataset is a collection of related facts and figures gathered together for study. Students analyse a dataset to find patterns.
Example
We analysed the dataset from fifty students.
We analysed the dataset from fifty students.
Etymology
From 'data', plural of Latin 'datum', plus 'set'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in research for an organised body of collected data.