Data refers to raw facts and figures that can be processed and analyzed to derive meaningful information or insights. It can come in various forms, including numbers, text, images, audio, and video. In the context of computers and information technology, data is often represented in binary form (0s and 1s) and can be structured (organized in a defined format, like databases) or unstructured (not organized in a predefined manner, like emails or social media posts).
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