datum in English
- datum⇄datum, noun, pl.-ta.
1. a fact from which conclusions can be drawn.
2. something known or assumed as fact.
Ex. The head as well as the heart declines to accept any single datum as final (Saturday Review).
datum in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
datum in Sindhi سنڌي
Datum
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdā-təm/
Definitions
- A single piece of information or data.
- In surveying or geodesy, a reference point or standard used for measurements.
- A statement or proposition used as a basis for reasoning or calculation.
Usage Examples
- "The scientist recorded each datum carefully for the experiment."
- "The datum served as a reference point for the map creation."
- "The professor began the lesson with a datum for analysis."
Etymology
From Latin "datum," meaning "something given," from the verb "dare" (to give). The term was first used in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Fact
- Figure
- Piece of information
- Input
- Statistic
Antonyms
- Fallacy
- Falsehood
- Uncertainty
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | डेटम | /ḍeṭam/ |
| Tamil | தத்துவம் | /tattuvam/ |
| Spanish | Dato | /ˈdato/ |
| French | Donnée | /dɔ.ne/ |
| German | Datum | /ˈdaːtʊm/ |
| Chinese | 数据 | /shùjù/ |
| Arabic | بيانات | /bayanat/ |
| Italian | Dato | /ˈdaːto/ |
| Portuguese | Dado | /ˈdadu/ |
| Russian | Данные | /dannyye/ |
| Japanese | データ | /dēta/ |
| Korean | 데이터 | /de-i-teo/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- North American English: /ˈdā-təm/
- British English: /ˈdæ-təm/
Historical Usage
In the early use of "datum," it was primarily a concept in the fields of geography and cartography, where it referred to a standard reference point for elevation. Over time, the term has evolved to be used more broadly in fields such as statistics, science, and information technology.
Cultural Nuances
The use of "datum" in modern contexts often carries connotations of precision and accuracy, particularly in scientific and statistical discussions. It is widely understood in both academic and professional settings.
More Information
While "datum" is technically the singular form, in common usage, "data" (which originally referred to multiple pieces of information) has become accepted as a plural form of "datum." In more formal and scientific contexts, however, "datum" is still used to refer to a single point of data.