Definition of Datum

1. Noun. An item of factual information derived from measurement or research.

Exact synonyms: Data Point
Generic synonyms: Information
Specialized synonyms: Indication, Meter Reading, Reading, Statistic

Definition of Datum

1. n. Something given or admitted; a fact or principle granted; that upon which an inference or an argument is based; -- used chiefly in the plural.

Definition of Datum

1. something used as a basis for calculating [n -TA or -TUMS]

Medical Definition of Datum

1. A base elevation used as a reference from which to reckon heights and depths. It is called a tidal datum when defined by a certain plane of the tide. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Datum

datival
dative
datively
datives
dative bond
dative case
dato
datolite
datolite
datolites
datos
Datril
datto
dattos
datum (current term)
datum (current term)
datums
datum plane
datura
Datura
daturas
Datura arborea
Datura poisoning
Datura sanguinea
Datura stramonium
Datura suaveolens
daturic
daturine
daturine
daturines

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