Datum

Pronunciation: /ˈdætəm/

Datum (noun)

  1. A single fact or piece of information used for analysis.
  2. A fixed starting point used for measuring or calculating.

Examples

  • Each datum must be verified for accuracy.
  • A datum can change the outcome of the analysis.

Common collocations: collect a datum, analyze a datum, single datum, establish a datum, datum point

Synonyms of Datum

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Datum

  • When contrasting facts with beliefs.