Datase

Datase is a term that appears sporadically in technical writing but does not refer to a single widely recognized concept in data science. In most contexts, it is a misspelling or alternate spelling of dataset, a structured collection of data usually organized for analysis, processing, and storage. A dataset typically comprises records (rows) and attributes (columns) and can be stored in formats such as CSV, JSON, or relational tables. The term “datase” may thus be encountered as a typographical error, especially in informal writing or non-native contexts.

In other uses, Datase may be encountered as a proper noun, used as a brand name or fictional product in literature, games, or media. In these cases it might denote a software platform, a database‑like repository, or a data‑management service created within a fictional world or as a placeholder name in demonstrations. When used in this way, its meaning depends on the source material and is not standardized.

Etymology-wise, datase likely derives from the words data and set, reflecting its association with collections of data; however, no formal definition exists separate from dataset. See also: dataset, data store, database, data management.