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+Hierarchical Data Format is a physical file format for storing scientific data.
+At its highest level, HDF is a collection of utilities and applications for
+manipulating, viewing, and analyzing data in HDF files. Between these levels,
+HDF is a software library that provides high-level APIs and a low-level data
+interface.