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trend
Noun
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A trend is a general movement or change in one direction.
We expect the current upward trend in the use of our services to continue.
There seems to be a new trend towards longer, looser clothing.
trend
Verb
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If something trends in one direction, it generally moves or changes in that direction.
While most fuel prices are trending higher, natural gas prices should go down in 2006.
data
Noun
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Data is information, such as facts, numbers, photographs, etc.
A study using experimental data from ten schools found no difference between methods.