Meaning of the word datum in English

What does datum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

datum

US /ˈdeɪ.t̬əm/
UK /ˈdeɪ.təm/

Noun

a piece of information; a fact or figure

Example:
Each datum was carefully recorded for analysis.
The scientist collected several data points for his experiment.