statistician
noun
stat·is·ti·cian
ˌsta-tə-ˈsti-shən 
: one versed in or engaged in compiling statistics
Examples of statistician in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
New York — The nation’s top economic statistician was fired.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Data tracked by installation prevention statisticians shows that units participating in the EQ workshops consistently report improvements in self-awareness, communication, empathy, and conflict management.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for statistician
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Carmela Guaglianone, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Social Security Commissioners usually are actuaries, statisticians or economists.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
New York — The nation’s top economic statistician was fired.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Data tracked by installation prevention statisticians shows that units participating in the EQ workshops consistently report improvements in self-awareness, communication, empathy, and conflict management.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for statistician
Cite this Entry
“Statistician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistician. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
statistician
noun
stat·is·ti·cian
ˌstat-ə-ˈstish-ən
: a person who specializes in statistics
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share