statistical
adjective
sta·tis·ti·cal
stə-ˈti-sti-kəl 
: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistical analysis
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Zillow calculates the value of a typical home using the average middle third of home values (eliminating statistical anomalies at the high and low end).
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
While not every storm results in a statistical boom, the effect is real enough that some hospital units unofficially keep track.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Any statistical deviations from the predictions of the Standard Model could signify the involvement of unknown elementary particles.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Obviously, football games produce fewer touchdowns than passing, rushing and receiving yards, as well as most other statistical categories offered to bet on.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
While not every storm results in a statistical boom, the effect is real enough that some hospital units unofficially keep track.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Any statistical deviations from the predictions of the Standard Model could signify the involvement of unknown elementary particles.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Obviously, football games produce fewer touchdowns than passing, rushing and receiving yards, as well as most other statistical categories offered to bet on.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for statistical
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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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