Definitions for Datum
ˈdeɪ təm, ˈdæt əm, ˈdɑ təm; ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ təda·tum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. datum, data pointnoun

   an item of factual information derived from measurement or research

GCIDERate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Datumnoun

   a single piece of information; a fact; especially a piece of information obtained by observation or experiment; -- used mostly in the plural.

2. Datumnoun

   (Surveying) a point, line, or level surface used as a reference in measuring elevations. RHUD

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. datumnoun

   plural: data A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.

2. datumnoun

   plural: data a fact known from direct observation

3. datumnoun

   plural: data a premise from which conclusions are drawn

4. datumnoun

   plural: datums a fixed reference point

5. Etymology: From datum.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. datum

   A datum is a single piece of information, often a fact, statistic, or a measurement, that is used as a basis for analysis, discussion, or calculation. It serves as a reference or base for further study, research, or decision-making. In the context of surveying and navigation, a datum can also refer to a fixed reference point on the earth's surface against which measurements or observations are made.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Datumnoun

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

2. Datumnoun

   the quantities or relations which are assumed to be given in any problem

3. Etymology: [L. See 2d Date.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Datum

   dā′tum (see Data).—n. Dā′tum-line, the horizontal base-line from which heights and depths are measured.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. datum

   Any numerical or geometrical quantity or set of such quantities which may serve as reference or base for other quantities. Where the concept is geometric, the plural form is

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. datum

   The base level.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. datum

   A piece of information.

   The datum was simple and easy to input onto the computer.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 2, 2020  

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How to pronounce Datum?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Datum in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Datum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Datum
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Datum
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Datum
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Datum
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Datum
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Datum