data points

[/ˈdeɪtə pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: data points
pontos de dados
1. Individual pieces of information or measurements collected during research, analysis, or observation
The study collected 500 data points from various sources to ensure accuracy.
O estudo coletou 500 pontos de dados de várias fontes para garantir a precisão.
2. Discrete values or observations plotted on a graph or chart
Each data point on the scatter plot represents a different customer's purchase history.
Cada ponto de dados no gráfico de dispersão representa o histórico de compras de um cliente diferente.
3. Individual facts or statistics used to support an argument or analysis
The presentation included several key data points that demonstrated market growth.
A apresentação incluiu vários pontos de dados fundamentais que demonstraram o crescimento do mercado.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'data points' is essential terminology in data-driven decision-making culture. Brazilian companies increasingly adopt this term as part of digital transformation, while in the USA it's fundamental to tech, finance, and analytics industries. The term reflects the importance of quantitative analysis in modern business practices across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data valuesobservationsmeasurementsstatisticsfiguresmetrics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de dados
Standard term used in business, technology, and academic contexts
São Paulo
pontos de dados / datapoints
Technology sector often uses English term in professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
pontos de dados
Common in research and business analytics
Portugal
pontos de dados
Used similarly but with slightly different emphasis on data-driven decision making

Related Words

datasetdata collectionstatisticsanalysismetricsvariables

Related Idioms & Phrases

connect the data points - conectar os pontos de dados (to understand relationships between pieces of information)
missing data points - pontos de dados ausentes (gaps in information collection)
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