datum

Meaning

Noun

1. Something known or assumed as fact, and is made the basis of reasoning or inference which an intellectual system of any sort (such as knowledge or theoretical framework) is constructed.
2. (dated, form-of, singular) Singular of data: A single recorded material, especially obtained by scientific work.
3. A point, line, or surface with reference to which positions (such as elevations) are measured or indicated (such as a permanent benchmark in leveling or mean sea level in a topographical survey).
4. A floating reference point, or SLDMB, used to evaluate surface currents in a body of water, and often employed by coastal search and rescue.

Verb

To provide missing data points by using a mathematical model to extrapolate values that are outside the range of a measuring device.

data

plural of datum

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Synonyms

data

fact

data point

information

reference

cognisance

cognizance

consciousness

criterion

document

evidence

exhibit

fiducial

gen

knowing

knowingness

known

material

norm

numeraire

premise

prerequisite

readout

read-out

record

reference line

science

zero line

known quantity

question of fact

datum line

reference axis

primary standard

fiducial line

known number

grounds of argument

given number

standard

gage zero

base

baseline

basis

bench mark

Translations

dato

donnée

dado

💀

dato

Datum

📅

dada

Daten

données

δεδομένο

veri

gegeven

Angabe

Grund

Fakt

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdeɪtəm/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin datum (“a given”). Doublet of die.