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Dataset

UK //ˈdeɪtəˌsɛt// US //ˈdeɪtəˌsɛt// Pronunciation

Definition

A collection of structured information or data, typically organized in tables or files.

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In simple words: A collection of data used for analysis.

Examples

• The dataset contains information about global temperatures.
• Researchers used a large dataset to study climate change trends.
• This dataset will help us understand consumer behavior.
• He downloaded multiple datasets to compare their results.
• Before analyzing, clean the dataset to remove errors.

Usage notes

Commonly used in academic and technical contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing data analysis.

Grammar pattern

singular + verb (e.g., 'The dataset shows...')

Memory hint

Think of 'data set' as a collection of items set together!

Collocations

• analyze a dataset
• clean a dataset
• create a dataset
• download a dataset
• share a dataset

Synonyms

• data collection
• data set
• information set
• data repository

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'datasheet' which is a specific type of data record.
• Mixing up singular and plural forms: 'datasets' is the plural form.