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dato

datum

noun DAH-toh Common
Communication Language

Origin: Latin datum (something given), past participle of dare (to give)

Also means

data point

Usage Note

Dato in the singular means a single data point or fact; the plural dati (data) is far more common in practice — i dati mostrano… (the data show…). As an adjective dato means 'given' (dato che = given that, since), making it a useful conjunction-starter in argument. Do not confuse dato the noun with the past participle of dare: ho dato (I have given).

Examples

"I dati confermano la tendenza."

Natural Translation

The data confirm the trend.

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