statistic

noun

sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈti-stik 

1

: a single term or datum in a collection of statistics

2

a

: a quantity (such as the mean of a sample) that is computed from a sample

specifically : estimate sense 1b

b

: a random variable that takes on the possible values of a statistic

Examples of statistic in a Sentence

One statistic that stuck out is that 40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.

Recent Examples on the Web

Officials say that the changes will more accurately capture the level of public safety citywide, and that efforts are underway to get the statistics back online for the public. —Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024

Such stark statistics warrant stricter action on the part of the ultra-rich, Tubiana argues. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 4 June 2024

Some economists have questioned the reliability of the JOLTS statistics, in part because of the survey’s low response rate. —Jarrell Dillard, Fortune, 4 June 2024

In 24 hours, the Corral Fire burned 14,000 acres, more than the entire acreage torched by the 1,253 wildfires in California so far this year, according to Cal Fire statistics. —Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

singular of statistics

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

statistic

noun

sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈtis-tik 

: a single item of information in a statistical collection