Data is: a thing that allows us to perform search, left, right, or len function the appropriate collection or summary of information so that it can be used for decision making. raw, unorganized facts such as numbers, text, images, audios, and comments that need to be processed. set of numbers that allows us to be a better manager or student or employee. data that is processed, organized, structured or presented in a given context so as to make it useful/meaningful