Every tech trend brings its own specialized wordlist, and big data is no exception. This glossary offers concise definitions of basic terminology, like “clickstream analytics,” “ETL,” and “Map/reduce.”

Technical jargon has been flying thick and fast for the past several years—and the barrage of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations can be overwhelming. TechRepublic Premium’s Quick Glossaries will help you keep up with the language of trending innovations and emerging technologies.