Big data

Big data analytics is the often complex process of examining large and varied data sets, or big data, to uncover information -- such as hidden patterns, unknown correlations, market trends and customer preferences -- that can help organizations make informed business decisions. [Source: TechTarget]

is the often complex process of examining large and varied

A data set is a collection of related, discrete items of related data that may be accessed individually or in combination or managed as a whole entity. [Source: TechTarget]

, or big data, to uncover information -- such as hidden patterns, unknown correlations, market trends and customer preferences -- that can help organizations make informed business decisions. [Source: TechTarget]