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Could you explain what is meant by the term 'bucket' in the context of data storage?

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In the context of data storage, the term "bucket" usually refers to a container or segment that holds elements with the same hash code or that fall into the same category when data is distributed.

For example, in hash tables, buckets are used to group elements with the same hash function value to efficiently handle collisions. Each bucket can contain one or more elements (for example, in the form of a list).

In Android, buckets can be used in various data structures or when working with databases and file systems to organize and quickly access data.