A tide gauge measures changes in sea level relative to a datum (a height reference).
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Datum
/ˈdeɪtəm/
Synonyms for "datum" (207 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Noun(10 words)
data pointbe observed closelycathaclass datapointclassification unitdata analysis termdata itemdata mattersdata pointsdata result
absolute factaccepted factaccountacquaintanceactual factadmitted factannouncementarticleaspectaxiombald factbare factbasis for beliefblue bookbody of evidencebriefingbrutal factbulletincasechain of evidence
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Adjective(1 words)
Verb(2 words)
be observed in datacreate random data
Strong matches (62)
Noun(13 words)
demonstrable factdetaildirectorydispatchdocumentationdopeelementempirical factenlightenmentestablished factevidenceexhibitexperienceexpertisefacetfactfact of experiencefactorfactsfactual base
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factual informationfamiliarityfamiliarizationgengeneral informationgiven factgoodsgroundsgrounds for beliefguidebookhandouthard facthard informationincidentalincidental informationindicationindisputable factinescapable factinfoinformationinstanceinstructionintelligenceintimacyitemitem of evidencekenknow
Adjective(1 words)
italian dati
Related words (103)
know howknow-howknowingknowledgelightmanifestationmarkmaterial groundsmattermatter of factmentionmessageminor detailminutiaminutiaemunimentsmute witnessnaked factnitty grittynot guesswork
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not opinionnoticenotificationparticularpiece of evidenceplainpointpositive factpostulatepractical knowledgepremisepremisespresentationprivate knowledgeprivitypromotional materialproofprovable factpublicationpublicityratio cognoscendireason to believeregardreleaserelevant factreportrespectsalient factscoopself-evident factself-knowledgesidelightsignsignificant factsimple factsober factstatementstubborn factsymptomtechnictechnicstechniquethe casethe dopethe goodsthe knowthe nitty-grittythe scoopthingtokentransmissionundeniable factwell-known factwhite bookwhite paperword
Noun(18 words)
Adjective(7 words)
observable signalrandom factrecorded measured quantityrecorded resultsingle instancesingle itemstatic observation
Determiner(2 words)
the factstwo items
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: data point, absolute fact, accepted fact, account, acquaintance.
- Sentence evidence is available for datum, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "datum".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "datum"
Keep "datum" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "datum", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "datum" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesdata analysisdata pointdata setdata tablegeodetic datumraw datum
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
I don't think this is a matter of some datum of information that I'm waiting on. It's a matter of making certain that when I send young men and women into war, and I devote billions of dollars of U.S. taxpayer money, that it's making us safer.
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The singular of 'data' is 'datum'.
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A hundred and fifty feet from this pueblo is a large upright block of sandstone, which is said to be used as a datum point in the observations of the sun made by a priest of Zuñi for the regulation of the time for planting and harvesting, for determining the new year, and for fixing the dates of certain other ceremonial observances.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "datum"?
Closest matches include data point, absolute fact, accepted fact, account, acquaintance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "datum"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.