statistical
adjective
sta·tis·ti·cal
stə-ˈti-sti-kəl 
: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistical analysis
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Raffensperger scored a statistical tie against Ossoff in the polling, and other potential rivals, including Kelly Loeffler, who previously ran against Ossoff and lost despite Trump's backing, fell outside of the margin of error, which Cygnal identified as plus or minus 3.4 percent.
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Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The study did not identify statistical differences, either in individual countries or overall, in hospital antenatal care visits or the number of children being born in health care facilities as a result of tropical cyclones.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 May 2025
In the case of Gibson, who made the Hall of Fame in 1972, the inclusion of Negro League statistics in MLB’s all-time lists vaulted the catching great atop statistical categories including best career batting average, .372, and best single-season average, .466.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
During the regular season, the Knicks’ starters each averaged at least 35 minutes per game and ranked among the top 20 in the league in that statistical category.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The study did not identify statistical differences, either in individual countries or overall, in hospital antenatal care visits or the number of children being born in health care facilities as a result of tropical cyclones.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 May 2025
In the case of Gibson, who made the Hall of Fame in 1972, the inclusion of Negro League statistics in MLB’s all-time lists vaulted the catching great atop statistical categories including best career batting average, .372, and best single-season average, .466.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
During the regular season, the Knicks’ starters each averaged at least 35 minutes per game and ranked among the top 20 in the league in that statistical category.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for statistical
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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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