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View synonyms for vital statistics
vital statistics
plural noun
- statistics concerning human life or the conditions affecting human life and the maintenance of population.
- Facetious. the measurements of a woman's figure, especially the bust, waist, and hips.
vital statistics
plural noun
- quantitative data concerning human life or the conditions and aspects affecting it, such as the death rate
- informal.the measurements of a woman's bust, waist, and hips
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vital statistics1
1830–40; 1940–45 vital statistics fordef 2
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Example Sentences
The Census Bureau does a fantastic job measuring the vital statistics of our country.
From The Daily Beast
In the secretary's office are kept the vital statistics of the Province.
From Project Gutenberg
Save money by a nice big vital-statistics system so we can check on pensioners.
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The vital statistics of Sydney are extraordinarily good, for the death rate is now only twelve per thousand per annum.
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Henceforth, the case will only interest the Bureau of Vital Statistics and the manufacturers of improvements on mother's milk.
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Why does he not limit himself to vital statistics, like your age, habits, general health?
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