data
Definition 1
General: Information in raw or unorganized form (such as alphabets, numbers, or symbols) that refer to, or represent, conditions, ideas, or objects. Data is limitless and present everywhere in the universe. In fact, as Dr. Norbert Wiener (co-founder of the science of cybernetics) once suggested, this world “... may be viewed as a myriad of 'To Whom It May Concern' messages.” See also information and knowledge.
Definition 2
Computers: Symbols or signals that are input, stored, and processed by a computer, for output as usable information.
data is in the Data Management, Communications, & Networks and Information & Knowledge Management subjects.
data appears in the definitions of the following terms:
point to point protocol (PPP),
database marketing,
daisy chaining,
firewall,
terminal,
data decryption,
statistically significant,
data structure standard,
store and forward,
binary system
and
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