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Recent Examples of datum Such systems aim to perform some computing and memory functions more efficiently than conventional approaches that move data between separate processors and memory units. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 For official candidate filings, campaign finance disclosures, and federal election data, consult the Federal Election Commission. — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Searches of the data must be for law enforcement purposes only and there must be reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the policy states. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 The bank screened for stocks that are likely to beat earnings expectations by evaluating a combination of valuation metrics and proprietary data. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for datum
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Noun
  • But a Columbia University research team has found that when water molecules come into contact with plastic surfaces, a key chemical reaction does in fact take place.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That tradition began this season, and while Cignetti bemoaned the fact Indiana missed out on so many opportunities, the Hoosiers can take a message from the Spaniard's dominant six-season run.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Some movements feel unnatural, facial expressions are exaggerated, and small details occasionally fall into the uncanny valley or break rules of logical consistency.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The collection mixes authentic OshKosh details like denim and hickory stripe, reimagined with signature Sergio Hudson design elements.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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