deduplication

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of identifying and removing duplicate data from a dataset to reduce redundancy.

  - "In database management, deduplication is a crucial process to maintain data integrity and efficiency."
  - "To ensure accurate data analysis, it's essential to perform deduplication on the dataset."

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Variants

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reduplication , reduplications , reduplicative , reduplicatively

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'deduplicare,' meaning 'to reduce to a single form' or 'to simplify', the term 'deduplication' refers to the process of identifying and removing duplicate data from a dataset.

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Trivia

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1. Deduplication is not only used in databases but also in other areas such as DNA sequencing and astronomical observations.

2. The process of deduplication can significantly reduce the storage requirements and improve the performance of a database system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Data cleansing: A process that involves removing or correcting inaccurate, incomplete, or irrelevant data from a dataset.

2. Data normalization: A process of organizing data in a database to minimize redundancy and dependency.

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Culture

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Deduplication is a common practice in various fields such as data management, information technology, and scientific research.

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   - Imagine a dataset with duplicate entries. Visualize the process of identifying and removing these duplicates, leaving a clean, efficient dataset.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dedupe Data' to remember the term 'deduplication'.

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