Facts that can be analyzed or used in an effort to gain knowledge or make decisions; information, a collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem, noun_ A collection of object-units that are distinct from one another, a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

Occurring first in time or sequence; earliest, Not derived from anything else; basic or original, Having a word root or other linguistic element as a basis that cannot be further analyzed or broken down. Used of the derivation of a word or word element, noun_ One that is fundamental, basic, or elemental, A preliminary election in which the registered voters of a political party nominate candidates for office, That which stands first or highest in rank or importance, as opposed to secondary; that to which something else is subordinate

The extent or degree to which something is observed, analyzed, and reported, the total amount and type of insurance carried, the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television