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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The researchers stressed that while the increased risks are statistically meaningful, the overall risk for any one patient remains low.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Out of every 10,000 people who get measles, 500 children are statistically likely to get pneumonia, and up to 30 of them could die, Sergienko said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
In a clinical trial investigating a combination of darovasertib and crizotinib, researchers saw a statistically significant improvement in median progression-free survival at 6.9 months for the darovasertib combination versus 3.1 months for standard-of-care treatment.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Cars, which we jump into every day without a second thought, are not as safe statistically.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
As I show in my report, these and other physical and mental deterioration syndromes can be predicted with statistically significant results by the application of my new formula.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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