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
Other industry reporting, including a summary from Gitnux, points to data quality as a common reason AI initiatives underperform.
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Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The research was also conducted during a single season, which means the conclusions don’t reflect year-round data.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Still, none of the brands offered sourcing price data to rebut the report’s central argument.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Other Star Wars projects released theatrically in the previous decade had production budgets of $250 million or higher, according to data from The Numbers.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The research was also conducted during a single season, which means the conclusions don’t reflect year-round data.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Still, none of the brands offered sourcing price data to rebut the report’s central argument.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Other Star Wars projects released theatrically in the previous decade had production budgets of $250 million or higher, according to data from The Numbers.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the fact negotiators remain in communication with the suspect is a significant development.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Or admission is required for each individual, to cover the fact that some have more children than others.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Possibly, details about your most intimate and personal life are on public display.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Atmos did not provide any further details on the construction crew.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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