econometrics

[ ih-kon-uh-me-triks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the application of statistical and mathematical techniques in solving problems as well as in testing and demonstrating theories.

econometrics

/ ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks; ˌiːkəˈnɒmətrɪst /

noun

1. functioning as singular the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic problems and theories

Derived Forms

• eˌconoˈmetric, adjective
• econometrist, noun

Other Words From

• e·cono·metric e·cono·metri·cal adjective
• e·con·o·me·tri·cian [ih-kon-, uh, -mi-, trish, -, uh, n], e·cono·metrist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of econometrics¹

First recorded in 1930–35; economy, metric ², -ics