dataset

noun

da·​ta·​set ˈdā-tə-ˌset How to pronounce dataset (audio)
ˈda-,
 also  ˈdä-
variants or less commonly data set
plural datasets also data sets
: a collection of data taken from a single source or intended for a single project
analyzed the dataset
If you're using a public dataset, make sure the data comes from a reliable source …Ben Dickson
The company is also … continuing to build its own dataset to improve its machine learning models.Alexandra S. Levine
Since AIs need a data set to learn and recognize patterns, one major worry artists have is that their artwork is being used for AI learning, raising concerns of copyright infringement.Daniel Salcedo Rubio

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Such actions include: Supporting Open Access: Businesses and governments should prioritize policies that ensure public access to critical datasets. Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The dataset includes real-world experiences from robots completing around 500 different types of tasks. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024 The Thornton Police Department took the lead this year as the deadliest city in the state, according to The Denver Post dataset. Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024 This included a large dataset of facial movements, skin textures, and appearances under varied lighting conditions and camera angles. Benj Edwards, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dataset 

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dataset was in 1958

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“Dataset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dataset. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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