data volume
die Datenmenge, die Datenmengen
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data volume
A certain quantity of data, especially in the context of electronic data processing and information technology.
Die Analyse dieser riesigen Datenmenge erfordert leistungsstarke Computer.
Analyzing this huge data volume requires powerful computers.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Datenmengen |
| genitive | der Datenmenge |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Datenmenge | die Datenmengen |
| accusative | die Datenmenge | die Datenmengen |
| dative | der Datenmenge | den Datenmengen |
| genitive | der Datenmenge | der Datenmengen |
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This word is a clear compound of 'die Daten' (data) and 'die Menge' (amount, quantity). So it literally means 'an amount of data', which makes it very easy to understand.
Für meine Masterarbeit muss ich eine große Datenmenge auswerten.
For my master's thesis, I have to evaluate a large data volume.
Common verbs used with 'Datenmenge' (data volume) are 'analysieren' (to analyze), 'verarbeiten' (to process), 'speichern' (to store), and 'übertragen' (to transmit). Typical adjectives are 'groß' (large), 'riesig' (huge), or 'enorm' (enormous).
Das Unternehmen muss täglich eine enorme Datenmenge verarbeiten.
The company has to process an enormous data volume every day.
Although the first part of the word, 'Daten' (data), is a plural word, the compound 'die Datenmenge' (data volume) is a singular noun. The plural is 'die Datenmengen' (data volumes).
Diese eine Datenmenge ist beschädigt und kann nicht geöffnet werden.
This one data volume is damaged and cannot be opened.
data allowance
Both words refer to a specific amount of digital data. Datenvolumen is especially the usual term for the amount of data that an internet or mobile phone plan allows within a given period, while Datenmenge generally means a quantified amount of data. Use “Datenvolumen” for plans and “Datenmenge” in general.
Der Download hatte eine Datenmenge von 20 Gigabyte.
The download had a data volume of 20 gigabytes.
Mein Mobilfunktarif umfasst jeden Monat 20 Gigabyte Datenvolumen.
My mobile phone plan includes a data allowance of 20 gigabytes each month.
