datum — a single piece of information; singular form of data
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a single piece of information; singular form of data
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪtəm/
Example Sentences
- The scientist carefully recorded each datum in her notebook.
- This datum is so weird, it looks like my cat walked across the keyboard!
- Without this crucial datum, our research would be incomplete.
datum
NOUN[/ˈdeɪtəm/]
a single piece of information; singular form of data
A single datum on the lab notebook caught the scientist's sharp eye.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Datum derives from Latin, meaning 'something given' or 'given thing'. Since ancient Roman times, mathematicians and philosophers employed this term to denote established facts that serve as the foundation for logical arguments and proofs.
Breakdown
Datum comes from the Latin past participle of dare (to give), literally meaning 'given' or 'that which is given'. The word's structure reflects its original sense as a foundational assumption or fact provided as a basis for reasoning.
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📝Examples
“The scientist carefully recorded each datum in her notebook.”
“This datum is so weird, it looks like my cat walked across the keyboard!”
“Without this crucial datum, our research would be incomplete.”
“The GPS needs at least one datum to know where you are, otherwise you're officially lost!”
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