datum
ˈdeɪtəm
data
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Definition of datum - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
researchTECH.item of factual information from researchTECH.
  • The scientist recorded each datum meticulously.
data information
2.
informationTECH.single piece of information or factTECH.
  • Each datum in the report was verified.
data point fact piece of information
3.
philosophyTECH.fact known from direct observationTECH.
  • The philosopher considered each datum carefully.
evidence fact truth
4.
cartographyTECH.fixed reference point for measurement systemsTECH.
  • The map was aligned using a specific datum.
benchmark reference point standard
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Expressions with datum

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fixed reference point for measurements or calculations
Engineers used the datum point to ensure accurate construction alignments..
basic sensory experience before interpretation
The philosopher discussed the concept of sense datum in class.
starting line used to measure or compare things
Mark the datum line before taking measurements.
the horizontal plane for calculating heights and depths
Surveyors use the datum plane to determine elevation.
distribution of data across multiple storage devices
Datum striping improves performance in RAID systems.

Origin of datum

Latin, 'datum' (something given)

Terms with datum included in their meaning

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mathematics
datum used as basis for calculation
UK mapping
sea level datum used by Ordnance Survey in the UK
mapping
distance west of a datum line on a map

Examples of datum in a sentence

  • The report included every datum collected during the study.
  • The scientist recorded each datum carefully.
  • A single datum can change the outcome.
  • Each datum was crucial to the scientific study.
  • The historian relied on every datum for accuracy.
  • Surveyors rely on a precise datum for accuracy.

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  1. French:donnée, élément d'information, ...
  2. German:Datenpunkt, Informationseinheit, ...
  3. Italian:dato, informazione, ...
  4. Spanish:dato, punto de referencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:dado, facto, ...
  6. Chinese:数据, 事实, ...
  7. Japanese:データ, 観察結果, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْطًى, معلومة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָתוּן, פְּרִיט מֵידָע, ...
  10. Russian:единица данных, информация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дані, даний факт, ...
  12. Hindi:तथ्य, अवलोकन तथ्य, ...
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