Definition of datum Datum

/dæˈtʌm/ - [datum] - da•tum

We found 11 definitions of datum from 7 different sources.

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What does datum mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: data

datum - an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
  data point
  information (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"
  meter reading, indication, reading something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary; "there were indications that it was time to leave"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • datum (Noun)
    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.
  • datum (Noun)
    Plural: data A fact known from direct observation.
  • datum (Noun)
    Plural: data A premise from which conclusions are drawn.
  • datum (Noun)
    Plural: datums A fixed reference point.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • datum (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.
  • datum (n.)
    The quantities or relations which are assumed to be given in any problem.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • datum
    A piece of information.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

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

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • datum
    The base level.

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