Computing and Data

noun

• The branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures.
  • synonyms: computer science
• The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods.
  • synonyms: calculation, computation

verb

• Make a mathematical calculation or computation.
  • synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure

(p.pr.&vb.n.) of Compute.

noun

• A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
  • usage: "statistical data"
  • synonyms: information
• An item of factual information derived from measurement or research.
  • synonyms: datum, data point

• (n.pl.) See Datum.
• (pl.) of Datum.

(DoD) Representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by humans or by automatic means. Any representations such as characters or analog quantities to which meaning is or might be assigned.