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---Definition (informal)---

A set of entities we want to manipulate.

---Source---

Abelson, H., Sussman, G. J., & Sussman, J. (1996). Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs - 2nd Edition (MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) (second edition) [E-book]. The MIT Press.

---Example---

Is it true that 2 and 3 are data in this Lisp function call? Why?

(expt 2 3)

Yes, because 2 and 3 are entities we want to manipulate.[1]

---Notes---

[1]: expt raises the first number to the power of the second number.

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