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

The man was as good as Larry Bird in the statistical ledger, becoming one of only two players in NCAA history to record 600 points, 400 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

Portugal is leading in practically every major statistical category. — Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Beta is a statistical figure that measures a stock's volatility against that of the S & P 500 or another broad market index. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 June 2026

The testing was completed on March 27, but no statistical analysis of the test results were provided because neither Florida Department of Law Enforcement nor DLI had the technology for that analysis. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 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