| data /day't*/ (Or "raw data") Numbers, , , or other method of recording, in a form which can be assessed by a human or (especially) input into a , stored and there, or transmitted on some . Computers nearly always represent data in . Data on its own has no meaning, only when interpreted by some kind of does it take on meaning and become . People or computers can find patterns in data to perceive information, and information can be used to enhance . Since knowledge is prerequisite to wisdom, we always want more data and information. But, as modern societies verge on , we especially need better ways to find patterns. 1234567.89 is data. "Your bank balance has jumped 8087% to $1234567.89" is information. "Nobody owes me that much money" is knowledge. "I'd better talk to the bank before I spend it, because of what has happened to other people" is wisdom. (1999-04-30) |
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