Geospatial Vocabulary

noun a single piece of information, especially in a statistical or digital context

• The researcher collected a large amount of data, with each datum carefully recorded and analyzed.
• I found some interesting data points in the report, each datum telling a different story.
• Check out this cool data I found online, each datum is like a piece of the puzzle.
• Each person's life story is like a datum in the grand scheme of history.

verb to plan or scheme secretly

adjective having a plot or storyline

• The architect carefully plotted the layout of the new building.
• She plotted out her schedule for the week ahead.
• They plotted to sneak out of the house without their parents knowing.
• The author plotted a thrilling twist in the story that kept readers on the edge of their seats.