Describe and Define Big Data

question 36

Essay

Describe and define Big Data. Why is a search engine a Big Data application?

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Definitions:

Blitzkrieg

A military strategy developed by Germany before and during World War II, characterized by rapid and powerful initial attacks combining air power and mobile forces to quickly overwhelm the enemy.

Motorized Warfare

The use of motor vehicles such as tanks, trucks, and armored vehicles in combat operations to enhance mobility, speed, and firepower.

Enigma Machine

A device used by the German military during World War II for encrypting communications, which was later deciphered by Allied cryptologists.

Ghettos

Urban areas historically designated for specific ethnic or religious communities, often associated with restrictions, isolation, and socioeconomic hardship.