#@data, data processing, jargon@# /day't*/ (Or "raw data") in a form which can be assessed by a human or (especially) always represent data in binary. Data on its own has no meaning, only when interpreted by some People or computers can find patterns in data to perceive information, and information can be used to enhance knowledge. Since knowledge is prerequisite to wisdom, we always want more data and information. But, as modern better ways to find patterns. 1234567.89 is data. "Your bank balance has jumped 8087% to $1234567.89" is information. "Nobody owes me that much money" is knowledge. "I'd better talk to the bank before I spend it, because of what has happened to other people" is wisdom. (1999-04-30)
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