ad hoc: when used to describe programming, it means a quick fix for a problem, not usually the best example that will sustain an issue.
database: a collection of information organized in such a way that a computer program can quickly selected the desired pieces of data. Often abbreviated DB
data aggregation: process in which information is gathered and expressed in a summary form for purposes such as statistical analysis
data mining: a class of database applications that look for hidden patterns in a group of data that could be used to predict future behavior
data repository: generically refers to a general place where data is stored and maintained
data sources: name given to the connection setup from a database to a server. The name is commonly used when creating a query to the database
digital detritus: term used to describe unsightly debris that accrues as the result of the experience of digital living
dossier: a collection of documents about a person, event, or subject
EDR: event data recorder
encode: the phrase used to describe the method of preparing data for storage or transmission.
encryption: the translation of data into secret code
IP address: an identifier for devices on a TCP/IP network
metadata: data about data; describes how and when and by whom a particular set of data was collected, and how data is formatted
query: a request for information from a database
RFID: radio frequency identification, similar to barcodes