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 rollercoaster nature of Marseille’s campaign is reflected in the statistics. —Tom Williams, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025

The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025

These statistics underscore the considerable volatility often associated with SoFi’s stock price during its earnings announcements. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Federal statistics show the 2024 deficit with Canada in goods and services trade was $35.7 billion, reported. —Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 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