data unit

[/ˈdeɪtə ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: data units
unidade de dados
1. A standardized quantity or measure of data in computing, representing a discrete amount of information that can be processed, stored, or transmitted
The byte is the most common data unit in computer systems.
O byte é a unidade de dados mais comum em sistemas computacionais.
2. In database and information systems, a single element or record that represents a piece of information
Each data unit in the spreadsheet contains customer information.
Cada unidade de dados na planilha contém informações do cliente.
3. A packet or block of data that is transmitted as a single entity across networks
Network protocols break messages into smaller data units for transmission.
Os protocolos de rede dividem mensagens em unidades de dados menores para transmissão.
In Brazil and Portugal, this is primarily a technical term used in computing, telecommunications, and software development industries. The term is standardized across both countries and follows international IT nomenclature, with minimal regional variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data elementinformation unitdata blockdata packet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de dados
Standard term used in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
unidade de dados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in computing and IT sectors
São Paulo
unidade de dados
Common in tech industry and universities

Related Words

bytebitkilobytemegabytedata packetdatabase recorddata structureinformation system

Related Idioms & Phrases

data-driven
break down data into units
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