The data centre
Example: The data centre stores large volumes of data
Definition
"The data centre" is a specialized facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It stores, manages, and disseminates large volumes of data securely and reliably for organizations or internet services.
Etymology
The term "the data centre" combines 'data,' derived from the Latin 'datum' meaning 'something given,' and 'centre,' from Latin 'centrum,' meaning 'center' or 'point of focus.' The phrase emerged with the rise of computing technology to describe centralized locations where data processing and storage occur.
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"The data centre" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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