junkdata
nounUK /ˈdʒʌŋkˌdeɪtə/
US /ˈdʒʌŋkˌdeɪtə/
Junkdata is useless information that just takes up space.
The old computer was full of junkdata that nobody needed.
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2. Information that is wrong or meaningless and can confuse people.
The survey results were junkdata because the questions were unclear.
3. Extra computer files that slow a device down.
Cleaning out junkdata made the phone run faster.
4. Random numbers or symbols with no real meaning.
The broken sensor sent junkdata to the screen.