Data vs. Datum

Data vs. Datum — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Data and Datum

Datanoun

plural of datum

Datumnoun

(plural: data) A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.

Datanoun

Information, especially in a scientific or computational context, or with the implication that it is organized.

The raw information was processed and placed into a database so the data could be accessed more quickly.

Datumnoun

(plural: data) (philosophy) A fact known from direct observation.

Datanoun

Recorded observations that are usually presented in a structured format.

Datumnoun

(plural: data) (philosophy) A premise from which conclusions are drawn.

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Datanoun

(computing) A representation of facts or ideas in a formalized manner capable of being communicated or manipulated by some process.

Datumnoun

(plural: datums) A fixed reference point, or a coordinate system.

Datanoun

(mobile telephony) Digital information such as images or web pages transmitted using the cellular telephone network rather than wifi.

run out of data

Datumverb

To provide missing data points by using a mathematical model to extrapolate values that are outside the range of a measuring device.

Datanoun

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn;

statistical data

Datumnoun

an item of factual information derived from measurement or research

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