data science

[/ˈdeɪtə ˈsaɪəns/]
nounfemininepl: data sciences
ciência de dados
1. An interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.
Data science combines statistics, programming, and domain expertise to solve complex business problems.
A ciência de dados combina estatística, programação e conhecimento de domínio para resolver problemas empresariais complexos.
2. The practice of using data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling to make informed decisions and predictions.
The company hired a data science team to improve their marketing strategy.
A empresa contratou uma equipe de ciência de dados para melhorar sua estratégia de marketing.
3. A professional discipline focused on extracting actionable insights from data.
She pursued a career in data science after completing her degree in mathematics.
Ela seguiu carreira em ciência de dados após concluir seu grau em matemática.
Data science is a rapidly growing field in both Brazil and the USA, with high demand in tech hubs like São Paulo and New York. In Brazil, the field is increasingly recognized in universities and corporations, though talent is still in high demand. The term 'ciência de dados' is the established Portuguese term, though some Brazilian tech professionals use the English term directly in casual or professional contexts. In the USA, data science roles command high salaries and are central to the tech industry's growth.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data analyticsbig data analysispredictive analyticsstatistical analysismachine learning engineering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ciência de dados
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
ciência de dados
Widely used in the tech hub; often shortened to 'data science' in startup environments
Rio de Janeiro
ciência de dados
Common in tech and financial sectors
Portugal
ciência de dados
Same translation used; gaining prominence in tech industry

Related Words

machine learningartificial intelligencedata miningbig datadata engineeringdata visualizationbusiness intelligencestatistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

data-driven decision making
follow the data
in the data
big data revolution
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