datum
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪtəm/
noun ( plural data)
- See also data
- 1a piece of information: the fact is a datum worth taking into account
- an assumption or premise from which inferences may be drawn: this is not a permanent and unchangeable datumSee also sense datum
- 2a fixed starting point of a scale or operation: an accurate datum is formed by which other machining operations can be carried outSee also ordnance datum
Origin:
mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'something given', neuter past participle of dare 'give'