statistic

[stuh-tis-tik]

noun

Statistics.

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

statistic

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• nonstatistic adjective
• unstatistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of statistic¹

First recorded in 1815–20; back formation from statistics

Example Sentences

Sometimes a home run can be more than just a statistic.

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In Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson told a news conference that airport staffing shortages were now the reason for more than 50 percent of delays, a huge increase on the normal statistic of five percent.

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The lack of organisation is reflected in the statistic that Liverpool have conceded five goals resulting from set pieces in eight Premier League games this season.

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A previous version of this story incorrectly cited a statistic provided by Syracuse real-estate agent James Burnham.

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"Behind every statistic is a child missing school trips, missing playtime with friends, or living in pain," she says.

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Related Words

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