statistic

American  

[stuh-tis-tik] / stəˈtɪs tɪk /

noun

Statistics.

1. a numerical fact or datum, especially one computed from a sample.

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statistic British  

/ stəˈtɪstɪk /

noun

1. any function of a number of random variables, usually identically distributed, that may be used to estimate a population parameter See also sampling statistic estimator parameter

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Other Word Forms

• nonstatistic adjective
• unstatistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of statistic

First recorded in 1815–20; back formation from statistics

Example Sentences

A better statistic is personal income minus government transfers, which has been flat when adjusted for inflation for the last two quarters.

From MarketWatch

Better to use a more revealing statistic that gets the incentives right.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nancy, theoretically, has more time with his reign starting much earlier in the campaign, but another unwelcome statistic looms on the horizon.

From BBC

As with so many other independent cinemas, if the Mayer can’t attract customers, its legacy will become just another statistic.

From Salon

“Time of possession” is a sacred statistic among football coaches, and with good reason.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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• case
• circumstance
• data
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• factor
• incident
• information
• performance
• phenomenon