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How to pronounce “datum”

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Pronunciation guide for datum

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of datum with real speech in context.
Available examples: 4 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How do you explain consciousness?On the one hand, it's a datum
Definition summary: Something known or assumed as fact, and is made the basis of reasoning or inference which an intellectual system of any sort (such as knowledge or theoretical framework) is constructed.

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How do you explain consciousness?

On the one hand, it's a datum

[Noun]
Something known or assumed as fact, and is made the basis of reasoning or inference which an intellectual system of any sort (such as knowledge or theoretical framework) is constructed.
Singular of data: A single recorded phenomenon, especially obtained by scientific work.
(cartography, surveying, engineering, manufacturing) A point, line, 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).
(nautical) A floating reference point, or SLDMB, used to evaluate surface currents in a body of water, and often employed by coastal search and rescue.
[Verb]
To provide missing data points by using a mathematical model to extrapolate values that are outside the range of a measuring device.