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Definitions for Datum

[1] a single piece of information, as a fact, statistic, or code; an item of data.
[2] Philosophy . any fact assumed to be a matter of direct observation. any proposition assumed or given, from which conclusions may be drawn.
[3] Also called sense datum. Epistemology . the object of knowledge as presented to the mind. Compare ideatum.
[4] Surveying , Civil Engineering . any level surface, line, or point used as a reference in measuring elevations.
[5] Surveying . a basis for horizontal control surveys, consisting of the longitude and latitude of a certain point, the azimuth of a certain line from this point, and two constants used in defining the terrestrial spheroid.
[6] a single piece of information; fact
[7] a proposition taken for granted, often in order to construct some theoretical framework upon it; a given See also sense datum

Words related to Datum

comment, inscription, remark, journal, memorandum, summary, diary, letter, commentary, message, missive, case, information, accomplishment, phenomenon, circumstance, experience, evidence, incident, factor

Words nearby Datum

dato, datolite, datong, datu, datuk, datum, datum plane, datura, datv, dau, dau.

Origin of Datum

1640–50; < Latin: a thing given, neuter past participle of dare to give

Words that may be confused with Datum

data, datum, (see, usage, note, at, data)

Word origin for Datum

C17: from Latin: something given; see data

Synonyms for Datum

agenda, annotation, calendar, comment, commentary, definition, diary, dispatch, entry, epistle, gloss, inscription, jotting, journal, letter, line, marginalia, mark, memo, memorandum, message, minute, missive, obiter dictum, observation, record, remark, reminder, scratch, scrawl, scribble, summary, thank-you, word