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.
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In 2019, more than 500 people were rescued in the country following accidents at the beach, according to the Japan Coast Guard’s most recent statistics.
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Nodoka Katsura, CNN, 12 July 2024
The panelists presented stark statistics illustrating the systemic barriers faced by people of color, particularly black women.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 July 2024
In addition to Thursday’s inflation report, the most recent monthly employment statistics indicate that the labor market and wages are cooling but still advancing at a solid pace.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
Nowhere is the problem more pressing than in China, the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, where more than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, according to government statistics.
—Tian MacLeod Ji, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2024
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Nodoka Katsura, CNN, 12 July 2024
The panelists presented stark statistics illustrating the systemic barriers faced by people of color, particularly black women.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 July 2024
In addition to Thursday’s inflation report, the most recent monthly employment statistics indicate that the labor market and wages are cooling but still advancing at a solid pace.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
Nowhere is the problem more pressing than in China, the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, where more than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, according to government statistics.
—Tian MacLeod Ji, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2024
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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statistic
noun
sta·tis·tic
stə-ˈtis-tik
: a single item of information in a statistical collection
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