data point

American  

Or datapoint

noun

1. a single fact or piece of information; a datum.

   Other data points, such as crime statistics, are available from the state government.

---

Etymology

Origin of data point

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

“For me, the most important data point was the purge External link of the highest levels of China’s military a couple months ago,” said Arjun Jayaraman, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Causeway Capital Management.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Although the experiment did not solve the mystery surrounding big G, it added another important data point to the growing body of evidence.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Earnings reports, polling, foot traffic and spending data point at a growing reluctance to go big — except, perhaps, for the high-end consumer.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

"Every interaction on the platform became a data point revealing information about the user," his office said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The data point to increasing benefits with lower and lower LDL levels, said Dr. Daniel J. Rader.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker