Meaning of the word "big data" in English

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big data

US /ˈbɪɡ ˌdeɪ.tə/
UK /bɪɡ ˈdeɪ.tə/
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Noun

extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behavior and interactions.

Example:
Companies are using big data to understand customer behavior.
Analyzing big data requires specialized tools and techniques.