data-gathering
UK/'deɪtə-'gæð( ə)rɪŋ/US/'deɪtəɡ'æðərɪŋ/
Definitions
n.
The process of collecting data for research or analysis
数据收集；信息采集
Root Breakdown
Loanworddataroot
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-connector
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gatheringroot
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data + gathering = the gathering of data.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The first phase of the study is pure data-gathering.
- 2.
Data-gathering tools have become far more automated.