econometrics
econo·met·rics
noun pl but singular in constr \i-ˌkä-nə-ˈme-triks, ē-ˌkä-\Definition of ECONOMETRICS
: the application of statistical methods to the study of economic data and problems
— econo·met·ric \-trik\ adjective
— econo·met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— econo·me·tri·cian \-mə-ˈtri-shən\ noun
— econo·met·rist \-ˈme-trist\ noun
Origin of ECONOMETRICS
blend of economics and metric
First Known Use: 1931
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