data cube

[/ˈdeɪtə kjuːb/]
nounpl: data cubes
cubo de dados
1. A multidimensional array of data used in online analytical processing (OLAP) where each dimension represents an attribute and cells contain aggregated measures or metrics
The data cube allows analysts to examine sales data across multiple dimensions such as time, geography, and product category.
O cubo de dados permite que analistas examinem dados de vendas em múltiplas dimensões, como tempo, geografia e categoria de produto.
2. A database structure designed to support fast querying and analysis of large datasets organized into facts and dimensions
We built a data cube to analyze quarterly performance metrics across different regions and business units.
Construímos um cubo de dados para analisar métricas de desempenho trimestral em diferentes regiões e unidades de negócio.
Data cube is a foundational concept in business intelligence and data analytics, particularly important in Brazil's growing tech and finance sectors. The term is used consistently across Portuguese-speaking IT communities and is a key component of enterprise data strategy discussions in corporate environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
OLAP cubemultidimensional cubeanalytical cubehypercube

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
cubo de dados
Standard technical term used in business intelligence and data analytics contexts
Portugal
cubo de dados
Same terminology as Brazil; technical term widely used in Portuguese IT industry
Technical Documentation
hipercubo de dados
More formal/academic alternative emphasizing multidimensional aspect

Related Words

OLAPdata warehousedimensionfact tablemeasureaggregationslice and dicedrill-down

Related Idioms & Phrases

slice and dice a data cube
drill down into a data cube
pivot a data cube
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