datafile

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noun

A computer file that stores data for use by an application or system.

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Meanings

noundatafile (plural datafiles)

plural datafiles · alternative data file

  1. computingA computer file that stores data for use by an application or system.

Origin

From data + file.

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Translations

Finnish datatiedosto, tiedosto
  • datatiedostocomputer file for storing data
  • tiedostocomputer file for storing data
Greek αρχείο δεδομένων
  • αρχείο δεδομένων (archeío dedoménon)computer file for storing data
Cite this entry
APA

datafile. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/datafile

MLA

“datafile.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/datafile. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “datafile,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/datafile.

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