raw data

Definitions

Data that has been collected but not yet processed, cleaned, or analyzed.

Information in its original, unformatted state as it was received from a source.

Examples

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

Without proper processing, the raw data collected from the sensors is difficult to interpret.

The software allows users to import raw data directly from the laboratory equipment.

Synonyms

unprocessed data primary data source data unrefined data base data input data original data

Antonyms

processed data refined data analyzed data formatted data interpreted data summarized data structured data