dataproblem

noun

UK /ˈdeɪtəˌprɒbləm/

US /ˈdeɪtəˌprɑːbləm/

A data problem is when the information a computer uses is wrong or missing.

The game kept showing the wrong score because of a data problem.

SYNONYMS

data issue data error information glitch data fault data bug

RELATED WORDS

database data set data entry data quality data fix

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A difficulty in collecting or storing information correctly.

The scientists had a data problem when the sensor stopped recording.

3. A mistake in a table or list of facts that needs to be corrected.

The teacher found a data problem in the class attendance sheet.

4. A situation where a program cannot read the information it needs.

The app crashed because of a data problem in the user file.