dataediting
nounUK /ˈdeɪtə ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
US /ˈdeɪtə ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/
Data editing is fixing or changing information so it is correct and neat.
The teacher spent the afternoon data editing the class survey results.
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2. The process of checking and correcting errors in a dataset before using it.
Data editing removed the duplicate names from the list.
3. Changing the format or layout of stored information.
Data editing made the table easier to read.
4. Updating old records with new facts.
Data editing kept the customer files up to date.