cupricdagger t1_j35wp8g wrote on January 6, 2023 at 6:31 AM Reply to comment by andrew_rides_forum in Data IS versus Data ARE. Glad to see more search results for the grammatically-correct phrasing. [OC] by prettyhugediscer Why do you say data is plural? It is very commonly used as a mass noun, and the Merriam-Webster usage guide considers this to be standard. Permalink Parent 7
cupricdagger t1_j3536bu wrote on January 6, 2023 at 2:21 AM Reply to Data IS versus Data ARE. Glad to see more search results for the grammatically-correct phrasing. [OC] by prettyhugediscer Why do you say that "data is" is incorrect? Permalink 6
cupricdagger t1_j35wp8g wrote
Reply to comment by andrew_rides_forum in Data IS versus Data ARE. Glad to see more search results for the grammatically-correct phrasing. [OC] by prettyhugediscer
Why do you say data is plural? It is very commonly used as a mass noun, and the Merriam-Webster usage guide considers this to be standard.