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Singular data (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

datum

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This clue could be a double definition.

'singular' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'data' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for datum that I've seen before include "Given piece of information" , "Given point or position" , "One item of information" , "Single informative fact" , "bit of info" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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