vital statistics
Americanplural noun
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statistics concerning human life or the conditions affecting human life and the maintenance of population.
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Facetious. the measurements of a woman's figure, especially the bust, waist, and hips.
plural noun
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quantitative data concerning human life or the conditions and aspects affecting it, such as the death rate
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informal the measurements of a woman's bust, waist, and hips
Etymology
Origin of vital statistics
1830–40; 1940–45 vital statistics for def. 2
Example Sentences
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And states employ a variety of mechanisms to verify voters’ identities against databases such as the Social Security Administration, state departments of motor vehicles, state bureaus of vital statistics or health departments, and the U.S.
From Slate • Nov. 4, 2024
He repeatedly revisits his study sites, and, like a doctor taking vital statistics, records signs of both life and death, entering data into a field computer.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023
It also directs schools and other state agencies to use these definitions when collecting vital statistics.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023
Head of zoological operations, Matthew Webb, said it ensured vital statistics were accurate and up-to-date.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2022
Over the green-and-white fields, printed in red, were vital statistics.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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