Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gather-data
verb
/ˈɡæðər ˈdeɪtə/
Definition
The process of collecting and compiling information or statistics for analysis or decision-making.
Examples
- The research team decided to gather data from multiple surveys to get accurate results.
- Before making a decision, it is crucial to gather data on customer preferences.
- The students were tasked to gather data on local wildlife for their science project.
Meaning
To gather data means to collect relevant information from various sources to understand trends, patterns, or specific points of interest.
Synonyms
- collect information
- compile data
- assemble facts
- accumulate statistics
- amass information
