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

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data point

I think an important data point is that a federal court at the time had recognized a First Amendment right to televise executions.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

But, he said, “we believe it’s a very exciting data point on the trajectory.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Given that the Fed then went and lifted interest rates three weeks later, the data point clearly has some relevance.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Stern: I want to turn to the birthright citizenship case, because it’s another interesting data point here.

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 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