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| da·tum [ dáytəm, dáttəm ] (plural da·ta [ dáytə, dáttə ]) |
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1. item of information: a piece of information
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2. logic given fact: a known or assumed fact that is used as the basis for a theory, conclusion, or inference
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3. (plural da·tums) maps point of reference: a point, line, or surface used as a basis for measurement or calculation in mapping or surveying
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| [Mid-18th century. < Latin (see data)] |
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