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

On January 1, Green Smith became another statistic. —Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026

Crime statistics show the city continues to have one of the lowest crime rates in the state and nation. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026

State apartment and Realtors associations have come out against the bill along with the National Rental Home Council, which argued the measure was seeking to legislate an issue that wasn’t borne out in actual statistics. —Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026

But for his dad and mom, the pride in Carson extends far beyond statistics and endorsements. —Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 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