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
Nintendo’s guide notes that those who want to sell their original console before receiving a Switch 2 can upload the system transfer data to a server so it can be used later.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Activists have warned that sensitive data gathered by the LAPD’s license plate readers and other technologies could be accessed by the Trump administration, citing Chief Jim McDonnell’s past willingness to engage with immigration agents as further cause for concern.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Key economic data ahead Investors will also get a couple of key economic reports to mull.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Activists have warned that sensitive data gathered by the LAPD’s license plate readers and other technologies could be accessed by the Trump administration, citing Chief Jim McDonnell’s past willingness to engage with immigration agents as further cause for concern.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Key economic data ahead Investors will also get a couple of key economic reports to mull.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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In fact, the past few years have seen a particular rise in the drag king scene on the island.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the situation is so dire that the White House should invoke the Defense Production Act to develop new and more powerful energetics, expand munitions production, and create strategic reserves of both.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Two months after Gene Hackman was found dead alongside wife Betsy Arakawa at the couple's New Mexico home, new details are emerging on the late actor's condition, according to reports.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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These job details are current as the date and time of this publishing).—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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