noun
datum
Datum (noun) means a single fact or piece of information used as a starting point for reasoning or building up knowledge.
noun
1
A single fact or piece of information used as a starting point for reasoning or building up knowledge.
"given this datum, it follows that"
2
A point, line, plane, or surface with reference to which positions (such as elevations) are measured or indicated. (Examples include a permanent benchmark in leveling or mean sea level in a topographical survey).
"A geodetic datum is sometimes also called a benchmark."
"GD&T tells us that the center of a bolt circle is in fact defined by the locations of the holes themselves, as each is a datum."
3
A floating marker used to track surface currents in water, often used by coastal search and rescue teams.
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What is the meaning of datum?
"datum" (noun) means a single fact or piece of information used as a starting point for reasoning or building up knowledge.
What are the different meanings of datum?
"datum" has 3 main meanings: 1. A single fact or piece of information used as a starting point for reasoning or building up knowledge; 2. A point, line, plane, or surface with reference to which positions (such as elevations) are measured or indicated. (Examples include a permanent benchmark in leveling or mean sea level in a topographical survey); 3. A floating marker used to track surface currents in water, often used by coastal search and rescue teams.
