data science (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪtə ˌsaɪəns/

Definition

The interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured information.

Examples

• She decided to pursue a career in data science because she enjoys solving complex problems with statistics.

• The startup hired a team of experts in data science to improve their recommendation engine.

• Modern data science combines programming skills with deep statistical knowledge to drive business decisions.

Synonyms of data science

Words with a similar meaning to data science:

• analytics
• statistics
• data mining
• machine learning

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