datatransformation
nounUK /ˈdeɪtə trænsfəˈmeɪʃən/
US /ˈdeɪtə trænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
Data transformation is changing information from one form into another so it is easier to use.
The program does data transformation to turn the messy list into a neat table.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, the process of converting data from a source format into a target format for storage or analysis.
The engineer set up a data transformation step before loading the files into the warehouse.
3. In statistics, changing the scale or shape of numbers, such as taking a logarithm, to make analysis easier.
A log data transformation made the skewed values easier to compare.
4. In business, reorganizing raw records into a structured form that supports reports and decisions.
The team's data transformation turned sales receipts into monthly dashboards.