statistician

noun

stat·​is·​ti·​cian ˌsta-tə-ˈsti-shən How to pronounce statistician (audio)
: one versed in or engaged in compiling statistics

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The organization taps a multidisciplinary group of physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025 Many philosophers and statisticians have also critiqued the logic and assumptions behind the argument and the choice of reference class (which observers should include). Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025 Christopher, a statistician who worked at the center for more than 14 years, is concerned about the data that was scheduled to be collected this year and now won't be. Carmela Guaglianone, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025 Social Security Commissioners usually are actuaries, statisticians or economists. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for statistician

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First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statistician was in 1800

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“Statistician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistician. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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statistician

noun
stat·​is·​ti·​cian ˌstat-ə-ˈstish-ən How to pronounce statistician (audio)
: a person who specializes in statistics

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