+A **Data Lake** is a vast, centralized repository designed to store raw, unprocessed data in its native format. It embraces all data types—structured, semi-structured, and unstructured—allowing for flexible analysis and [Machine Learning](/wiki/machine_learning) applications, unlike a more structured [Data Warehouse](/wiki/data_warehouse). This approach provides scalability and supports diverse analytical workloads.
+## See also
+- [Big Data](/wiki/big_data)
+- [Data Warehouse](/wiki/data_warehouse)
+- [Data Mining](/wiki/data_mining)
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