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

Recent August polling shows the Texas Senate race is a statistical tie, with Talarico holding a slight nominal lead. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Look for tools that can evaluate demand, sell-through and advertising requirements; these can then be used to create a strategic, inventory investment decision, not just a statistical forecast. — David Greenblatt, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Each week your starting lineup will rack up points that correlate to the real-world statistical performances of your players. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Instead, the watermarking provides statistical evidence that suggests whether AI was involved. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 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