datum

[ˈdeɪtəm]

datum Definition

• 1. a single piece of information or a fact
• 2. a fixed starting point of a scale or operation

Using datum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "datum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The datum for the experiment was recorded at noon.

• Example

  The datum used to calculate the distance was incorrect.

• Example

  The survey collected data on various demographic and economic datums.

• Example

  The datum of the map was based on the Greenwich meridian.

datum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for datum

• fact
• detail
• particular
• item
• point

Antonyms for datum

• conclusion
• result

Phrases with datum

• datum line

  an imaginary line from which depths on a chart are measured

  Example

  The datum line on the nautical chart showed the depth of the sea.

• horizontal datum

  a reference surface for measuring heights or depths above or below the Earth's surface

  Example

  The horizontal datum used by the surveyors was the North American Datum of 1983.

• vertical datum

  a reference surface for measuring elevations or depths above or below the Earth's surface

  Example

  The vertical datum used by the engineers was the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929.

Origins of datum

from Latin 'datum', meaning 'something given'

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Summary: datum in Brief

The term 'datum' [ˈdeɪtəm] refers to a single piece of information or fact, or a fixed starting point of a scale or operation. It is commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, such as experiments, surveys, and maps. Examples include 'The datum for the experiment was recorded at noon.' and 'The datum of the map was based on the Greenwich meridian.'