Datumi

Datumi is a term that can refer to several different concepts, primarily related to dates or dates in a database context. In the most common usage, it is a plural form derived from the Latin word "datum," meaning "given." In this sense, it refers to multiple pieces of information or facts.

However, in computing, "datumi" often relates to database entries or specific data points within a dataset. For instance, in a spreadsheet or a database table, each individual cell or record could be considered a "datum" when singular, and a collection of these would be "datumi." This usage emphasizes the discrete nature of information stored in structured formats.

Another context for "datumi" can be found in geographical information systems (GIS) and surveying. Here, a datum is a reference point or surface used as a basis for measurements. This could be a horizontal datum, like the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83), which defines the coordinates of points on the Earth's surface, or a vertical datum, which establishes a reference level for elevations. When referring to multiple such reference systems, the plural "datumi" might be used, though "datums" is more common in this specific field.

The precise meaning of "datumi" is therefore dependent on the context in which it is used, most often implying multiple pieces of data, database entries, or reference systems.