datum

UK
/ˈdeɪtəm/
US
/ˈdeɪtəm/

Translations

datumnoun
data
pl
UK
/ˈdeɪtəm/
US
/ˈdeɪtəm/
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed to ensure accuracy.
Chaque donnée de l’enquête a été soigneusement analysée afin d’en garantir l’exactitude.
repèreEn technique, en géodésie et en métrologie.
The surveyor used a fixed datum to ensure all measurements were consistent.
L’arpenteur a utilisé un repère fixe pour garantir la cohérence de toutes les mesures.
Additional translations
fait admisEmploi philosophique ou argumentatif.
niveau de référenceSens technique, notamment en topographie et en navigation.
Synonyms
piece of information
data point
datumadjective
UK
/ˈdeɪ.təm/
US
/ˈdeɪ.təm/
Used attributively in technical phrases such as "datum plane" or "datum point".
de référenceEn technique, pour une surface, une ligne ou un plan servant de base de mesure.
A datum surface was established before the machining process began.
Une surface de référence a été établie avant le début du processus d’usinage.

Definitions

datumnoun
A single piece of information or a fact, especially as a part of a larger set of data.
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed to ensure accuracy.
A reference point or standard against which measurements are made.
The surveyor used a fixed datum to ensure all measurements were consistent.
Something assumed or taken for granted; a premise or given fact underlying a line of reasoning.
The philosophical argument begins with the simple datum that consciousness exists.
datumadjective
Serving as or relating to a reference point, line, or surface for measurement.
A datum surface was established before the machining process began.