statistically
Americanadverb
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in a way that makes use of statistics.
demonstrated statistically.
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in a way that satisfies the standard criteria applied in the science of statistics.
statistically significant.
adverb
Example Sentences
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"For many cosmic-ray events taken together, their energy distribution, arrival-direction pattern and statistically inferred composition provide important clues about where these particles come from and how they are accelerated."
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
There were also statistically significant but smaller declines among older women.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Since 2017 there has been no statistically distinguishable difference in the average performance of the two groups of funds.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Recent polling suggests that, ahead of Tuesday’s primary, incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has what pollsters deem a statistically insignificant lead in her bid for reelection as the city’s top executive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Imagine two students, statistically identical, each of whom wants to attend a new, better school.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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