data
noun
[ ˈdeɪtə ]
• facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
• "there is very little data available"
Similar:
facts,
figures,
statistics,
details,
particulars,
specifics,
features,
information,
evidence,
intelligence,
material,
background,
input,
proof,
fuel,
ammunition,
statement,
report,
return,
dossier,
file,
documentation,
archive(s),
info,
dope,
low-down,
deets,
gen,
Origin:
mid 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Latin, plural of datum.
datum
noun
• a piece of information.
• "the fact is a datum worth taking into account"
• a fixed starting point of a scale or operation.
• "an accurate datum is formed by which other machining operations can be carried out"
Origin:
mid 18th century: from Latin, literally ‘something given’, neuter past participle of dare ‘give’.
