TechnologyJune 16, 2026
trove
/troʊv/
Definition
A large, valuable collection or store of items, especially information or data.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'trove,' which means 'found.' It entered English through the legal term 'treasure trove,' referring to valuable property found whose owner is unknown.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the vast amounts of wartime data collected to train A.I. systems. It highlights how these immense stores of information are crucial for teaching defense systems to recognize and intercept drones.
How Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies
Read the full article ↗The New York Times