a proposition taken for granted, often in order to construct some theoretical framework upon it; a given
See also sense datum
Word origin
C17: from Latin: something given; see data
datum in American English
(ˈdeɪtəm; ˈdætəm; British; also ˈdɑtəm)
nounWord forms: pluralˈdata (deɪtə; ˈdætə) or ˈdatums
1.
something known or assumed; information from which conclusions can be inferred
see also data
2.
a real or assumed thing, used as a basis for calculations or measurements, as a level (also datum plane) from which elevations and depths are measured in surveying
Word origin
L, what is given, neut. of datus: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF
Examples of 'datum' in a sentence
datum
He denies misconduct while on duty and obtaining personal data or information.
The Sun (2016)
This comes as initial data shows a continuing positive picture for both employment and economic output.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Companies that collect credit card data are obvious targets.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The message from sterling has been reflected in the wider economic data.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The data also showed that some more ambitious renters had made off with a beehive.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The table is based on historical data and the information is not necessarily an indicator of present or future performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The idea proposed would see the department working with credit reference agencies and other organisations that collect data around spending habits.
Computing (2010)
Other sites and apps have to find their data elsewhere, often from academic images.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
It follows official data showing continuous economic growth in the three months to September.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is the leader because it excels in the management of data and information for business needs.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGING FOR RESULTS (1986)
Often such data are the only information available.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
Why do the surveys often appear to present a more realistic picture than official data?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The speed at which they can collect and process data means fewer people working at the track.
The Sun (2013)
You should also get details of key economic data and company announcements that might affect prices.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
So too did the bad economic data.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Gilts steadied after data showed consumer credit rising more strongly than expected but mortgage approvals remained near decade lows.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The table is based on historical data and the information may not be an indicatorof present or future performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But too often the data from surveys are presented as if preferences lead policy and are formed in a vacuum.
Forrest, Ray & Murie, Alan & Williams, Peter Home-ownership - differentiation and fragmentation (1990)
The table is based on historical data and the information is not necessarily an indicatorof present or future performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Data were collected by three methods.
Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990)
Media simply means information or data.
Christianity Today (2000)
There is often poor data on organisational performance, and that makes this task harder.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The data was collected from road tests carried out over the last 18 months.
The Sun (2015)
Metals prices firmed on the better economic data from America.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is difficult to predict second-hand prices but historic data are often a useful indicator.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A batch of gloomy economic data damaged confidence and dampened consumer spending.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Industry data shows that the number of train journeys has risen by 15 per cent during the past five years.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
At first sight the official position on data on international movements is more promising, particularly for the recent past.
Ogden, Philip E & White, Paul E (eds.) Migrants in Modern France: Population Mobility in the Later Nineteenth and TwentiethCenturies (1989)
This has some important potential benefit, but the ways in which data is collected and used are evolving rapidly.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Official data shows that lending is still fairly stagnant, although mortgage lending has picked up from record lows last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Official data suggests that growth is near 7 per cent; the reality is weaker.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The news was not all positive, as fresh prices data showed that the bloc was back in deflation in April.