datadots

noun
UK /ˈdeɪtə dɒts/
US /ˈdeɪtə dɑːts/

Tiny marks that hold information, like secret dots that tell a story.

The teacher showed us how datadots on the map help us find places.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small printed dots that store hidden digital information, often used on labels or packaging.

The datadots on the box let the scanner read the product details.

3. Tiny colored spots used in charts or graphs to show numbers.

Each datadot on the graph stands for one student's score.

4. Marks in a computer file that represent pieces of data.

The program counted every datadot in the image to find the pattern.