stat

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noun

ˈstat 

plural stats

: statistic

If he keeps this pace, the incredible Nikola Jokic, at least according to one stat, will have the greatest offensive season in NBA history.

—Jerry Schemmel

—usually plural

… journals that keep track of your progress by converting your stats into charts.

—Vicki Woods

… stats demonstrating stark economic disparities …

—Tim McDonnell

… knew the stats of every Brooklyn Dodgers game.

—S. L. Price

stat

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adverb

: without delay : immediately

get a doctor stat

stat

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abbreviation

statute

-stat

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noun combining form

1

: stabilizing agent or device

thermostat

2

: instrument for reflecting (something specified) constantly in one direction

heliostat

3

: agent causing inhibition of growth without destruction

bacteriostat

Examples of stat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Shapiro’s session offered sobering stats about the changing nature of viewing audiences. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Clinically tested in a 16-week study, the fast-absorbing cream has stats to back up its benefits. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

The Beavers boast the nation’s leader in passing yards with sophomore Braden Atkinson (2,257) and leader in receiving yards with freshman Jesse Legree (932) — both scary stats for Bronco fans given the team’s struggles in defending the pass. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

Baylor’s defense is also formidable, ranking 12th in scoring defense, but in these rivalry games stats and records can often be thrown out of the window. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

from stat, abbreviation for L. statim

Noun combining form

New Latin -stata, from Greek -statēs one that stops or steadies, from histanai to cause to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1961, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1875, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stat

• stat sheet

Rhymes for stat

• at
• bat
• batt
• brat
• cat
• chat
• acrobat
• autocrat
• automat
• bundesrat
• bureaucrat
• butterfat

Medical Definition

stat

adverb

ˈstat 

: statim

Legal Definition

Stat.

abbreviation

statutes