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
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One statistic that stuck out is that 40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.
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To date, the Betts brothers have taken data from over 200 gold mines, tracking carbon emissions per ounce of gold produced, recycling statistics, percentage of local employment rates, percentage of profits going back into the community, and more.
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The dramatic increase in e-bike use has fueled complaints from vehicle drivers, shown up in traffic accident statistics and resulted in new bike safety courses.
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DeBoo studied the latest crime statistics and saw nothing unusual.
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
The dramatic increase in e-bike use has fueled complaints from vehicle drivers, shown up in traffic accident statistics and resulted in new bike safety courses.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
DeBoo studied the latest crime statistics and saw nothing unusual.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Pregnancy and birth carry its own battles and terrifying statistics.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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statistic
noun
sta·tis·tic
stə-ˈtis-tik
: a single item of information in a statistical collection
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