Datum
/ˈdeɪtəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A single piece of factual information, especially used as a basis for reasoning or calculation.
Each datum collected during the survey was carefully recorded.
Forms
- data
Related terms
Commentary
In legal and formal texts, 'datum' refers to a singular fact or piece of information, while 'data' is its plural form; however, 'data' is often treated as a mass noun in modern usage.
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