datum

da·tum

noun \ˈdā-təm, ˈda-, ˈdä-\

Definition of DATUM

1

plural da·ta \-ə\ : something given or admitted especially as a basis for reasoning or inference

2

plural datums : something used as a basis for calculating or measuring

See Usage Discussion at data

Examples of DATUM

1. <let's begin our discussion of this matter with a datum from actual experience>

Origin of DATUM

Latin, from neuter of datus

First Known Use: 1646

Related to DATUM

Synonyms: fact, detail, nicety, particular, particularity, point, specific

Related Words: article, item; component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part; aspect, circumstance, facet, factor; evidence, exhibit; database, information, knowledge

Near Antonyms: error, fallacy, falsehood, inaccuracy, misconception, misstatement, myth

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Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with DATUM

bottom, satem