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Data-Driven

/ˈdeɪtə ˈdrɪvən/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Characterized by or dependent on the analysis of data.

    "The company's data-driven approach led to more effective marketing strategies."
  2. 2

    Informed by data rather than intuition or personal experience.

    "Data-driven decisions are often more reliable than those based solely on gut feelings."

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The term 'data-driven' combines 'data', derived from the Latin 'datum', meaning 'something given', and 'driven', which comes from the Old English 'drīfan', meaning 'to push or force'. The phrase has evolved in the late 20th century with the rise of information technology, emphasizing decision-making based on data analysis.

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