as in fact
a single piece of information
let's begin our discussion of this matter with a datum from actual experience
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Recent Examples of datum
Adaptive organizations know that some of the best data comes from failed experiments.
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The median cumulative earnings for UC graduates over a 20-year period amounts to more than $2 million, data from 2024 shows.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Integration is central to modern missile defense, bringing together sensors, platforms, data, and decision-making tools into a more connected digital environment.
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Paid Content By Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The median cumulative earnings for UC graduates over a 20-year period amounts to more than $2 million, data from 2024 shows.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Integration is central to modern missile defense, bringing together sensors, platforms, data, and decision-making tools into a more connected digital environment.
—
Paid Content By Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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Add the question marks surrounding Rodón to the fact that Fried (elbow bone bruise) doesn’t seem likely to return for at least a few more weeks.
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This ignores the obvious fact that the Constitution prohibits Congress from giving official status to any religion or from preventing someone from practicing the religion of their choice.
Noun
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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Officials have not released the child's age or identity, and no additional details have been made public.
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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