TechnologyJuly 14, 2026
ingestion
/ɪnˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
Definition
The automated process by which software imports and collects raw data from external sources into a system for analysis.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ingerere,' meaning 'to carry in' or 'to heap into.' It evolved into English to describe the biological act of taking in food, eventually broadening to describe the systematic intake of information or digital data.
In the news
In the article, data ingestion is highlighted as a key feature of modern carbon accounting software, allowing businesses to automatically pull operational figures from various sources instead of relying on manual entry.
How Software Is Transforming Environmental Reporting for Australian Businesses
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