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Pronunciation of "data"

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Old May 31st 2009, 5:28 am
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Default Re: Pronunciation of "data"
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Hmmmm. So what is the plural of datum?
Sorry, was in fairly advanced state last night, should have made myself clearer.

You are entirely correct, of course. I just dislike the plural use. Sounds ugly.
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Old May 31st 2009, 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by jon_H1B
Sorry, was in fairly advanced state last night, should have made myself clearer.

You are entirely correct, of course. I just dislike the plural use. Sounds ugly.
so does the word gourmand, but there you are.
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Old May 31st 2009, 11:47 pm
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Default Re: Pronunciation of "data"
Originally Posted by lisag8070
I don't think I've used the word data in years as its not something that pops up in conversation with a 7 year old..
I bet you have.


This would be a good data clean your room.
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Old Jun 2nd 2009, 11:40 am
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I bet you have.


This would be a good data clean your room.


I never thought of it like that..
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Old Jun 2nd 2009, 11:44 am
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Out of a Marx Bros film:

"This is a Gala day!'

"A gal a day is enough for anyone!"
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