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

Examples of statistic in a Sentence

One statistic that stuck out is that 40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.

Recent Examples on the Web

One statistic in particular from Korda's performance makes her win feel legitimately impossible. —Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026

Whenever discussions surrounding Connecticut potential come up, Hartford is often brought up across the lens of crime statistics, poverty levels, underfunded schools, or financial instability. —Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026

But recent research reveals some alarming new statistics. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 June 2026

Most of all, DePodesta and his crew take a deep dive into factors other than the statistics and hot streaks that excite fans. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

singular of statistics

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for statistic

• artistic
• autistic
• ballistic
• cladistic
• heuristic
• holistic
• linguistic
• logistic
• monistic
• patristic
• sadistic
• simplistic

Kids Definition

statistic

noun

sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈtis-tik 

: a single item of information in a statistical collection