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data

[dey-tuh, dat-uh] / ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə /
NOUN
information in visible form
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dossier evidence goods info input knowledge picture statistics testimony
STRONG
abstracts circumstances compilations conclusions details documents dope experiments facts figures materials measurements memorandums notes proof reports results scoop score
WEAK
brass tacks chapter and verse whole story

Example Sentences

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California voter data expert Paul Mitchell expressed astonishment about the Postal Service’s guidance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Ultimately, the FDA decided not enough data existed to allay the known safety concerns.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Amazon.com, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet have committed to spending a combined $650 billion in 2026 as they build data centers to house the hardware needed to power artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Ranji dismissed the “scary-sounding” phrasing, noting that wearable data isn’t clinically reliable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Once Eugene was introduced into the equation, no one bothered Lippmann about his math or his data.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.