Word
unstructured
Phoneticsun·struc·tured, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈstɹəkʃɝd/
UK/ʌnstɹˈʌktʃəd/
Definition
adj. not having a clear plan, order, or rules. You use this to describe things like time, data, or activities that are free and flexible.
adj. lacking a fixed, formal, or systematic arrangement. Often describes data that does not conform to a specific format or activities that are not governed by strict rules.
Examples
“The children had an hour of unstructured playtime in the park.”
“The manager prefers unstructured meetings where the team can discuss any topic they want without a strict agenda.”
“While structured data is easy to analyze with traditional software, unstructured data like social media posts requires more advanced algorithms to extract meaningful insights.”
Examples
simple
“The children had an hour of unstructured playtime in the park.”
contextual
“The manager prefers unstructured meetings where the team can discuss any topic they want without a strict agenda.”
complex
“While structured data is easy to analyze with traditional software, unstructured data like social media posts requires more advanced algorithms to extract meaningful insights.”
Real-World Examples
“It could include unstructured play, such as exploring in nature away from adult eyes.” “Some play is unstructured and often referred to as free play.” “However, unstructured free time was a close second as an important cross-cultural explanatory factor.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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