statistical

adjective

sta·​tis·​ti·​cal stə-ˈti-sti-kəl 

: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics

statistical analysis

statistically

stə-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of statistical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons. —Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Oritain’s proprietary forensic origin verification methodology uses multiple analytical techniques, including isotopes, trace elements and non-traditional isotopes, along with statistical modeling through a global reference database to ensure supply chain transparency. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026

That matches statistical data on trust in medical researchers and scientists in general and is in line with past measures of trust in scientists. —Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026

Opta’s model simulates games using the relative statistical strength between sides. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing statistical

• statistical mechanics

Rhymes for statistical

• logistical
• sophistical
• atheistical
• egotistical
• mystical