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Structured vs. Unstructured Data

Organized vs free-form data formats

Short definition

Structured data fits neatly into tables; unstructured data is free-form like text, audio, or video.

Definition

Definition

Structured data fits neatly into tables; unstructured data is free-form like text, audio, or video. An invoice (structured) vs. a customer review (unstructured).