dataset
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdeɪtəˌsɛt// dataset
n. a collection of related information or facts that a computer can process. It is usually organized in a way that makes it easy for researchers or programs to analyze.
n. a structured collection of data, typically organized into a specific format for computational analysis. Often used in the context of statistics, machine learning, and scientific research.
The researchers analyzed a large dataset of weather patterns.
To train the new software, the engineers used a dataset containing millions of high-resolution images.
The study's conclusions were drawn from a longitudinal dataset that tracked the health outcomes of five thousand participants over a twenty-year period.
Usage
Commonly used with verbs like 'analyze', 'collect', or 'clean'.