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date (1)
date (2)
Date Line
date of record
date palm
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dated date
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datum
datum [ dáytəm, dtəm ] (plural data [ dáytə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. item of information: a piece of information
2. logic given fact: a known or assumed fact that is used as the basis for a theory, conclusion, or inference
3.  (plural datums) maps point of reference: a point, line, or surface used as a basis for measurement or calculation in mapping or surveying
[Mid-18th century. < Latin (see data)]
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