dataset
noun
da·ta·set
ˈdā-tə-ˌset 
ˈda-,
also ˈdä-
variants
or less commonly data set
plural datasets also data sets
: a collection of data taken from a single source or intended for a single project
analyzed the dataset
If you're using a public dataset, make sure the data comes from a reliable source …—
Ben Dickson
Ben DicksonThe company is also … continuing to build its own dataset to improve its machine learning models.—Alexandra S. Levine
Alexandra S. LevineSince AIs need a data set to learn and recognize patterns, one major worry artists have is that their artwork is being used for AI learning, raising concerns of copyright infringement.—Daniel Salcedo Rubio
Daniel Salcedo RubioExamples of dataset in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Using a massive dataset, the economists track what happens to millions and millions of workers as those same workers move to different industries.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 27 May 2025
The ever-growing dataset is also supplemented with ingredient and clinical research from more than 80 databases including PubMed and ScienceDirect.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
By leveraging vast datasets, AI will recommend treatment options tailored not only to clinical guidelines but also to a patient’s unique biology and preferences.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
In early 2025 a team of researchers challenged the basic idea of Peto's paradox, offering the first large-scale dataset of cancer prevalence in around 260 organisms.
—New Atlas, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dataset
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 27 May 2025
The ever-growing dataset is also supplemented with ingredient and clinical research from more than 80 databases including PubMed and ScienceDirect.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
By leveraging vast datasets, AI will recommend treatment options tailored not only to clinical guidelines but also to a patient’s unique biology and preferences.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
In early 2025 a team of researchers challenged the basic idea of Peto's paradox, offering the first large-scale dataset of cancer prevalence in around 260 organisms.
—New Atlas, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dataset
Cite this Entry
“Dataset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dataset. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share