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.

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Etymology

Origin of data point

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Savouri believes the focus of capital markets on this one data point is borderline obsessive and has bred an industry of forecasters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The French drugmaker has signaled Dupixent U.S. prices in the first quarter won’t see step down associated with increased patient copay assistance, while prescription data point to continued strong demand, according to UBS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“We have to take in every data point we can.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

And because obesity itself is a known driver of GI dysfunction, every data point carries an asterisk: Is this the drug or the disease it’s treating?

From Slate • Mar. 22, 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