Datum

Quick meaning: Datum is a noun meaning Singular of data: A single recorded phenomenon, especially obtained by scientific work.

Meaning

Singular of data: A single recorded phenomenon, especially obtained by scientific work.

More Meanings

1. To provide missing data points by using a mathematical model to extrapolate values that are outside the range of a measuring device.
2. Something known or assumed as fact, and is made the basis of reasoning or inference which an intellectual system of any sort (such as knowledge or theoretical framework) is constructed.
3. (nautical) A floating reference point, or SLDMB, used to evaluate surface currents in a body of water, and often employed by coastal search and rescue.
4. (cartography, surveying, engineering, manufacturing) A point, line, plane, or surface with reference to which positions (such as elevations) are measured or indicated. (Examples include a permanent benchmark in leveling or mean sea level in a topographical survey).

Example Sentences

Holonym: data set

a datum of experience

given this datum, it follows that

A geodetic datum is sometimes also called a benchmark.

Word Forms

• data
• datums
• datuming
• datumed

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include zero, baseline, benchmark, benchmarking, footnote, reference.

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