data point

Or data·point

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of data point¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"How many more data points do you need to see that he is just not very good at being prime minister?"

From BBC

Using its superpower — the ability to identify patterns across millions of data points — AI can then find the hidden gems that match tastes in ways people wouldn’t have known to look for.

From Salon

Because Gotham is proprietary, the public, and even elected officials, cannot see how its algorithms weigh certain data points or why they highlight certain connections.

From Salon

Doggett cited that data point Thursday when he told the Tribune that the proposed GOP map did not change his plans to seek reelection.

From Salon

This week has revived fears about economic damage, as companies update investors on their costs and new data points to slowdown in the US.

From BBC