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

The United States has released some startling statistics of its now week-long operation in Iran. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026

After that, with a man advantage for the game’s final 65 minutes, Charlotte dominated in every statistic. —Scott Fowler march 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026

But if that statistic means AI makes dangerous errors 2% of the time, there’s no evidence to support that assertion either. —Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026

But even with the caveat that spring training statistics don’t mean much, the right-hander has gotten off to an underwhelming start. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 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