A type of flow chart; a description of data and the manual and machine processing performed on the data as it moves and changes from one stage to the next. It also includes the locations where the data are placed in permanent storage (disk, tape, etc.)

(Classical linguistics, in definite) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose. / (uncommon, Classical linguistics, countable) A specific use of the dative case in this way.

Data that has been compiled for a specific purpose, and has not been collated or merged with other data.

Alternative spelling of double date

(computing) The set of session variables held on a server that allow the continuation of a conversation with the client without the need to continually reinput data.

(computing) The route between origin, via nodes, to a destination taken by a packet of data / (computing) The transfer of data between the components of a computer

plural of data flow

Alternative spelling of databank

The date on which a pregnant woman is expected to give birth. / The date of payment in financial arrangements. / The date by which a book (or other item) borrowed from a library must be returned.

due date; The date on which a pregnant woman is expected to give birth.