data wrangling
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Meaning · English
The process of transforming and mapping data from one raw data form into another format with the intent of making it more appropriate for a variety of downstream purposes such as visualization and analytics.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Despite the challenges, data wrangling remains a fundamental building block that enables visualization and statistical modeling. Only through data wrangling can we make data useful.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “data wrangling” mean?
The process of transforming and mapping data from one raw data form into another format with the intent of making it more appropriate for a variety of downstream purposes such as visualization and analytics.
Is “data wrangling” formal or informal?
data wrangling is generally slang.