data point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of data point
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Then consider the R-squared of the correlation between these two data points.
From MarketWatch
Current sales results can be useful data points, but for the most part, they are backward-looking.
From Barron's
Fed officials most certainly will pore over this week’s data points before their next rate-setting meeting at the end of January.
From Barron's
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is due to release several data points, including the December jobs report on Friday.
From Barron's
“UNC uses AI programs to provide data points about students’ common application essay and their school transcripts,” the website says.
From Los Angeles Times
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