> American English and British English have a number of disagreements > about how a collective noun is used, in terms of number. The word > "data" actually originated as a plural, as above; but is often used as a > collective noun these days with dashing disregard for its history. > > what is the appropriate level of haberdasherie for dashing disregard? Is a top hat required? Are spats required since it's historical dashing? I assume jeans are right out.
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