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
If spending starts to pull back or labor market data softens in April, investors may shift toward safer assets.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Vantage, the data center's developer company, had initially asked the city in August 2025 for a 14-hour construction schedule.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The company plans to spend at least $115 billion this year, much of it on AI infrastructure, including data centers.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Vantage, the data center's developer company, had initially asked the city in August 2025 for a 14-hour construction schedule.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The company plans to spend at least $115 billion this year, much of it on AI infrastructure, including data centers.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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In fact, the rookie catcher has made an impressive splash through the first six games of her career, which includes the Storm’s annual five-game spring break trip to Tennessee.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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But some of the most revealing details uncovered by La Nación go beyond corporate structures and bank transfers—and into how the money was allegedly spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Investigators have not released details of a suspect or motive in the shooting.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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