データ

でーた
noun
data
1. data; information
Facts, statistics, or information collected for analysis or reference.
To collect and analyze data.
According to this data, sales are increasing.
[Note: データによると = 'according to the data']
There isn't enough data, so we need to investigate more.
2. digital data; computer data
Information stored or processed by computers.
You should back up your data.
The data was accidentally deleted.
USBメモリーデータ(うつ)した
I transferred the data to a USB drive.

データ is a loanword from English 'data.'

GRAMMAR NOTE:
Unlike English where 'data' can be plural, データ in Japanese is treated as uncountable. For specific pieces of data, use counters or expressions like データ一件(いっけん) or データひとつ.

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