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

With any statistic, however, you need some context and I believe you have to consider he has always managed a newly promoted side, rather than one with established Premier League players.

From BBC

His lone statistic was a single turnover—quickly forgotten when the confetti started to fall.

From The Wall Street Journal

To be clear, this is an invented statistic with no basis in reality, which ignores the observable fact that humans find each other attractive for all sorts of different reasons.

From Salon

In a Parliamentary debate last year, Hall said Baroness Newlove spoke of every statistic having a human face and representing a tragedy.

From BBC

One statistic stands out from this weekend for Norris.

From BBC

Related Words

• accomplishment
• action
• case
• circumstance
• data
• evidence
• experience
• factor
• incident
• information
• performance
• phenomenon