noun phrase · academic

data integrity

/ˈdeɪtə ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/DA·ta IN·TEG·ri·ty

Band 7+task1task2speaking

the accuracy, consistency and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle

Examples

Maintaining data integrity is essential when datasets are shared across institutions.

Errors introduced during data entry can compromise data integrity.

Backups and checksums are common measures to protect data integrity.

Band 8 sentence

To comply with open-data requirements, the research team implemented rigorous procedures to ensure data integrity before public release.

Collocations

  • ensure data integrity
  • preserve data integrity
  • compromise data integrity

Word family

data nounintegrity nounintegrate verb

Common mistakes

integrity of datadata integrity

data's integritydata integrity

Say it for a higher band

5integrity of data6data quality7+data integrity

Synonyms

data quality

Easily confused

data security

Improving data security reduces the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive records.

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