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Definition big data in American English

big data noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌbɪɡ ˈdætə/
1

the data generated by online activity, the quantities of which are so large that new tools and methods are needed to analyse it

Example

Managing big data can become an issue for many businesses in the short term.

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Definition big data in American English