Data Analysis Terms

adverb chiefly is an adverb that means mainly or mostly

• The study focused chiefly on the effects of climate change on coastal communities.
• She spends her time chiefly on gardening and reading.
• I'm into gaming chiefly, but I also watch a lot of movies.
• His love for her was chiefly like a flame that never burned out.

noun a separate or distinct entity

adjective separate or distinct

• The data is divided into discrete categories for analysis.
• I prefer to keep my personal and work life discrete.
• Let's keep this discrete, okay?
• The artist used discrete brush strokes to create a stunning masterpiece.

noun a concentrated form of a substance, usually obtained by extraction or distillation

verb to remove or take out by effort or force

• The scientist used a complex process to extract the DNA from the sample.
• Can you help me extract this information from the report?
• I'm gonna try to extract some cash from my parents for the concert tickets.
• It's important to extract the key lessons from this experience and apply them to future situations.

noun a sign or piece of information that suggests something

verb to point out or show something

• The data collected from the survey indicate a clear trend towards increased consumer spending.
• Her facial expression indicated that she was not impressed with the presentation.
• The graffiti on the wall indicates that this is gang territory.
• The dark clouds indicate an approaching storm.

noun the state or fact of something being likely; probability

adjective likely to happen; probable

• The likelihood of success is high if we stick to the plan.
• There's a good chance we'll win if we play our cards right.
• The odds are in our favor to come out on top.
• The likelihood of finding a needle in a haystack is slim.

noun the process of analyzing a string of symbols according to the rules of a formal grammar

• The software engineer spent hours perfecting the parsing algorithm for the new data processing system.
• I'm still trying to wrap my head around the parsing process in coding.
• Dude, the parsing part of this code is so tricky, I can't figure it out.
• Just like parsing through a dense forest, sometimes we need to carefully navigate through complex data structures.

noun a pin or point on which something turns or balances

verb to turn on or as if on a pivot

• The company decided to pivot its business strategy in order to adapt to changing market conditions.
• I think we should pivot our approach and try a different method.
• Let's pivot and switch things up a bit.
• Sometimes in life, you need to pivot and change direction to reach your goals.

verb to make compatible or consistent

• It is important to reconcile any discrepancies in the financial records.
• They need to reconcile their differences before they can move forward.
• I'm trying to reconcile with my ex, but it's complicated.
• It can be challenging to reconcile your past with your present self.

verb to restore friendly relations between

adjective no longer in conflict or disagreement

• After a long discussion, the two parties finally reconciled their differences.
• I heard they reconciled after that big fight.
• They squashed the beef and reconciled in the end.
• The colors of the painting were so different, yet somehow they reconciled perfectly.

verb to separate and remove the larger pieces from a substance by passing it through a sieve or filter

• The archaeologist carefully sifted through the dirt to uncover ancient artifacts.
• I need to sift through my closet to find something to wear for the party.
• Let's sift through the options and pick the best one.
• It can be challenging to sift through all the information available on the internet.

noun the act of following someone or something closely

adjective pertaining to the act of following closely behind

• The detective was tailing the suspect to gather more evidence.
• I saw a car tailing us on the highway last night.
• I can't believe that guy is still tailing his ex-girlfriend, he needs to move on.
• The shadow of doubt was tailing him wherever he went.

noun a group or set of three similar things

adjective relating to or consisting of three individuals or items

• The doctor explained the risks associated with carrying triplets to the expectant mother.
• My cousin is expecting triplets, can you believe it?
• She's got a whole triplet situation going on, it's wild.
• The three siblings were like triplets in their close bond and similar personalities.

noun A person who participates in the sport of orienteering and seeks out the highest point on a course

adjective Describing someone or something related to the activity of high pointing in orienteering

• The high pointer is an important metric used in data analysis to identify outliers.
• My friend is a high pointer in our group project, always contributing the most.
• She's a real high pointer when it comes to video games, always getting the high scores.
• In the world of investing, he's a high pointer, always making smart decisions that pay off.

noun a cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 33 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 60 zeros

• The estimated number of stars in the universe is in the decillions.
• I can't even imagine a decillion of anything, that's just too big!
• There are like, a decillion things I'd rather be doing right now.
• Her love for him was immeasurable, like a decillion stars in the sky.

noun a fictional or made-up word with no specific definition

• The upsum of the research findings indicates a strong correlation between the variables.
• So, the upsum is that we need to work on our presentation skills.
• The upsum is that we gotta step up our game if we wanna win.
• In the grand upsum of life, it's important to focus on what truly matters.

noun a combination of the words 'best' and 'estimate', used to describe a highly accurate or ideal estimate

• The bestimate for the project completion date is by the end of next month.
• I'd say the bestimate for how long it will take is about two weeks.
• Let's just take a wild guess and make a bestimate on when the party will end.
• His bestimate of the situation was way off the mark.

noun the action of removing clothing or covering from something

verb present participle of the verb 'strip', which means to remove clothing or covering from something

• The process of stripping the old paint off the walls can be quite time-consuming.
• I'm thinking of stripping down this old table and giving it a fresh coat of paint.
• She's really good at stripping, she's been doing it for years.
• He's slowly stripping away her defenses with his charm.

noun the act or process of identifying or recognizing something by piecing together different parts or clues

• Jigsaw identification is a method used in forensic investigations to piece together fragmented information to identify a person.
• Jigsaw identification is like putting together a puzzle to figure out who someone is.
• When investigators do jigsaw identification, they're basically playing detective with scattered clues.
• In a way, jigsaw identification is like solving a mystery by connecting the dots in a scattered picture.

verb to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The library abounded with rare books and manuscripts.
• The party abounded in delicious food and drinks.
• The concert abounded with killer guitar solos.
• Her heart abounded in love for her family.

verb to gather or collect over time

adjective having been collected or built up over time

• Over the years, he accumulated a vast amount of knowledge in his field.
• I've accumulated so much stuff in my closet, it's time for a clean out.
• She's been hustling hard and has accumulated a ton of cash.
• The stress and pressure gradually accumulated until she couldn't take it anymore.