as in fact
a single piece of information
let's begin our discussion of this matter with a datum from actual experience
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Recent Examples of datum
The control system processes data from wheel speed sensors, steering angle, yaw rate, and road conditions to decide how much braking force each wheel requires at any moment.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Throughout the development process, the school’s two International Studies Academy classes worked with students STA programs of business, finance and data analytics; digital media technology; hospitality, tourism and recreation management; and software development.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The staffer's bet was verified by prediction market data reviewed by NPR.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 May 2026
Fitbit made up about 6% of the global wristband market in 2025, followed by Whoop at 2%, according to data from IDC.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Throughout the development process, the school’s two International Studies Academy classes worked with students STA programs of business, finance and data analytics; digital media technology; hospitality, tourism and recreation management; and software development.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The staffer's bet was verified by prediction market data reviewed by NPR.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 May 2026
Fitbit made up about 6% of the global wristband market in 2025, followed by Whoop at 2%, according to data from IDC.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
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The simple concept of three women sharing a unified bill on the road, in fact, was something they were deprived of for most of their careers within the indie-rock scene.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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In fact, so many diners made that selection that the entire room carried the aroma of fish at one point.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Moreno said at a Thursday morning news conference that details on the suspect are currently limited as the department has yet to obtain a video or photo of the driver.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Double-check details before agreeing.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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