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

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s no more startling statistic than rebounding — Colorado whipped the Beavers 46-26 on the glass. —oregonlive, 5 Feb. 2023

Another troubling statistic is that the reunification rate fell - from 37 children to 33. —Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Nov. 2022

Another telling statistic from the Times analysis was that Democratic members of Congress outspent their Republican colleagues on security by $9,000 on average. —Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 1 Nov. 2022

For New Yorkers like Aber, the fear of ending up another crime statistic has cast a shadow over their city. —Alaa Elassar, CNN, 30 Apr. 2022

This statistic comes from the Semiconductor Industry Association, a trade group, which says the U.S. share of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity has eroded from 37 percent in 1990 to 12 percent today. —Glenn Kessler, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 2023

Through the founding of her various campaigns, most significantly One Billion Rising, which strives to end violence against all women globally, V works to change the staggering statistic that one in three women will be raped or abused in their life. —Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023

This statistic includes an incident in Uvalde, Texas, where an 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School. —Kayti Burt, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2023

The statistic signifies a 13% increase in total viewers from the fourth quarter average. —Charna Flam, Variety, 25 Jan. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

singular of statistics

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

statistic

noun

sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈtis-tik 

: a single item of information in a statistical collection