Word
dataset
/ˈdeɪtəˌsɛt/
Countable noun Computing
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The researchers analyzed a large dataset of weather patterns.”
contextual
“To train the new software, the engineers used a dataset containing millions of high-resolution images.”
complex
“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'.
Real-World Examples
“Today, HRMI’s civil and political rights dataset covers 62 countries, with more added every year.” “AI models are trained on massive datasets designed by humans, who are biased.” Word family
NOUN
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- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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