largeinformationsets

noun

UK /lɑːdʒ ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən sɛts/

US /lɑrdʒ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən sɛts/

A large information set is a big bunch of facts or data kept together.

The scientists looked through large information sets to find patterns in the weather.

SYNONYMS

big data collections large datasets massive data sets extensive records bulky information collections

RELATED WORDS

database data mining statistics spreadsheet analytics

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, a very big group of organized data that is hard to handle with normal tools.

The company stores large information sets on powerful servers.

3. In research, a wide collection of facts gathered from many sources for study.

Her report was based on large information sets from hospitals across the country.

4. In everyday talk, a huge amount of details that can feel overwhelming.

Reading the whole manual felt like facing large information sets all at once.