statistical

adjective

sta·​tis·​ti·​cal stə-ˈti-sti-kəl 

: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics

statistical analysis

statistically

stə-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of statistical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For as much data as the market yields over the decades, there just have not been enough cycles to achieve a truly reliable statistical sample. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

After a season defined by statistical extremes, Kittley believes one of FAU’s greatest strengths entering Year 2 is its ability to build on a promising foundation that has remained largely intact. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

The best statistical performance on a losing team was Dekel Bar, who went 3-1 for Palm Beach in what may be his MLP swan song. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

What stands out to her in this case as a statistical anomaly is the stabbings; according to Violence Free Minnesota, a gun is used in 85% of intimate partner homicide-suicides. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing statistical

• statistical mechanics

Rhymes for statistical

• logistical
• sophistical
• atheistical
• egotistical
• mystical