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Definition of datafile
datafile
/ˈdeɪtəˌfaɪl/
da · ta · file
Plural:datafiles
datafile Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A computer file that stores structured data or information to be read or processed by a software application or database, rather than executable program code.
Example
"The database administrator backed up the primary datafile before running the system update."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Datafile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/datafile