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

Some economists also said the data may have been boosted by statistical effects such as a lower deflator, used to strip out inflation from economic output. —Anup Roy, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025

Quarterback Bart Starr threw two interceptions and took his lumps from the Lions' pass rush; the finer statistical details are unclear, but he was probably sacked at least 10 times. —Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025

All income and cost figures were adjusted to 2025 dollars, and metropolitan statistical areas were grouped into cohorts based on population size. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025

According to the statistical method, a 1 percent raise in the tariff rate increases unemployment by about 10 basis points (one-tenth of a percentage point). —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing statistical

• statistical mechanics

Rhymes for statistical

• logistical
• sophistical
• atheistical
• egotistical
• mystical