as in fact
a single piece of information
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Recent Examples of datum
Shipping companies guard their delivery data closely.
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Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Walmart has created a network of interconnected units called neurons, much like those in the human brain, that can learn from data and recognize patterns.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2025
There were approximately 78,400 undocumented immigrants working in Michigan as of 2023, according to data compiled by the Center for Migration Studies.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Not surprisingly, most recent mental health data reflects this mismatch.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Walmart has created a network of interconnected units called neurons, much like those in the human brain, that can learn from data and recognize patterns.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2025
There were approximately 78,400 undocumented immigrants working in Michigan as of 2023, according to data compiled by the Center for Migration Studies.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Not surprisingly, most recent mental health data reflects this mismatch.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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One of the biggest drivers of the rally in gold is the fact that the US dollar is having one of its worst years in decades.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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In fact, these exclusive deals—which include bedding, outdoor patio furniture, kitchen appliances, and home decor from popular brands like Tommy Bahama, Yankee Candle, Casper, Ninja, and KitchenAid—will disappear at midnight.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additional game details, seating locations and ticket information will be released at a later date.—
Shane Connuck
October 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff’s spokesperson did not have any further details about the investigation to release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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