statistic

noun

sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈti-stik How to pronounce statistic (audio)
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.
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Spend any time walking the streets of San Francisco, rather than watching Fox News coverage, and these statistics are plain to see. Tom Chavez, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 That statistic would be staggering regardless of how long AI has been part of the economy, but this is just the start. Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Meiner has pointed to statistics indicating dips in major crimes. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 Yes, the title challengers were dominant on home turf, but the statistics suggest Perri should have kept the score down. Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for statistic

Word History

Etymology

singular of statistics

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of statistic was in 1817

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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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statistic

noun
sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈtis-tik How to pronounce statistic (audio)
: a single item of information in a statistical collection

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