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

Since the expansion into the province of Quebec in 2023, for instance, gun traces went from 100 to 200 a year to now 4,500 per year, ATF statistics show. — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

This latest statistic is paired with the 86 percent of commerce leaders who believe that AI is raising the standard for customer experiences. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Of the 50 largest metros nationwide, Orlando is 49th in median annual wage at $45,410, federal statistics show. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Globally, so far this is the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 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