crude data

Definitions

Raw, unprocessed information that has been collected but not yet analyzed, cleaned, or formatted for interpretation.

Data in its original state as gathered from a source, often containing errors, inconsistencies, or irrelevant details.

Examples

The researchers spent weeks cleaning the crude data before they could begin their statistical analysis.

Without proper filtering, the crude data provided little insight into the actual consumer behavior.

It is dangerous to draw definitive conclusions when you are working only with crude data.

Synonyms

raw data unprocessed data unrefined data primary data source data unfiltered data base data

Antonyms

processed data refined data analyzed data formatted data cleaned data interpreted data synthesized data