Data-processing and Data

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.