The data warehouse



Example: Data warehouse stores large amounts of structured data for analysis

Definition


The data warehouse is a centralized repository that stores large amounts of structured data from various sources, designed for efficient analysis and reporting to support decision-making processes.

Etymology


The term "data warehouse" combines "data," from the Latin 'datum' meaning 'something given,' and "warehouse," originally meaning a place where goods are stored. It was first used in the 1980s to describe a system that stores vast amounts of business information for analysis.

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"The data warehouse" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Data & AI - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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