a pl. of datum.

( used with a plural verb ) individual facts, statistics, or items of information

These data represent the results of our analyses. Data are entered by terminal for immediate processing by the computer.

( used with a singular verb ) a body of facts; information

Additional data is available from the president of the firm.

noun

abstracts , brass tacks * , chapter and verse * , circumstances , compilations , conclusions , details , documents , dope , dossier , evidence , experiments , facts , figures , goods , info , input , knowledge , materials , measurements , memorandums , notes , picture , proof , reports , results , scoop , score , statistics , testimony , whole storynotes:data (plural noun) is a collection of facts , observations , or measurements from which conclusions may be drawn while datum (singular noun) is an item of factual information derived from measurement or research , fact , intelligence , lore , information , material , stat , values