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

Are there metrics to show the consequences, such as divorce rates or child well-being statistics? —Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025

But his pass-rush win rate and pressure production statistics are more middling. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025

His efforts helped lead a Timberwolves team back to the Western Conference Finals despite the franchise moving on from a pillar player in Karl-Anthony Towns, the franchise's previous record holder for several three-point shooting statistics. —Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

His administration claims crime in those cities is rampant, despite statistics not always backing that up. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025

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