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Wrangled: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrangled

 

[ ˈræŋɡəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data management

To wrangle means to organize or manipulate data or information into a more useful format. This process often involves cleaning, sorting, and restructuring data to facilitate easier analysis or interpretation. It is commonly used in fields such as data science, where large datasets need to be prepared for analysis. The term can also imply handling complex tasks or situations that require skillful maneuvering to achieve the desired outcome.

Synonyms

arrange, handle, manage, organize, sort.

Examples of usage

  • She wrangled the data into a presentable format.
  • The team spent days wrangling the information for the report.
  • He was able to wrangle different perspectives into a cohesive argument.
  • They had to wrangle with several issues before finalizing the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrangled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manipulado

🇮🇳 संभाला हुआ

🇩🇪 geplündert

🇮🇩 dikelola

🇺🇦 перекручений

🇵🇱 zmanipulowany

🇯🇵 操作された

🇫🇷 manipulé

🇪🇸 manipulado

🇹🇷 manipüle edilmiş

🇰🇷 조작된

🇸🇦 مُعَالَج

🇨🇿 manipulovaný

🇸🇰 manipulovaný

🇨🇳 操控的

🇸🇮 manipuliran

🇮🇸 farið með

🇰🇿 бақылауда

🇬🇪 მოაწყო

🇦🇿 idarə olunmuş

🇲🇽 manipulado

Etymology

The word 'wrangle' has its origins in the 16th century, derived from the Middle English 'wranglen', which means to quarrel or argue. Its earliest meanings were closely associated with disputes or altercations, likely influenced by the related word 'wrangle', which signified a noisy or prolonged dispute. Over time, the term evolved, and by the 19th century, it began to take on meanings related to data manipulation and organization, especially in the context of agriculture and livestock management, where wrangling referred to the handling and management of animals. In the contemporary context, the term is widely used in data science and programming disciplines to describe the process of cleaning and reshaping data, illustrating its transition from its original quarrelsome connotations to a more constructive and analytical usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,114, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.