statistical
adjective
sta·tis·ti·cal
stə-ˈti-sti-kəl 
: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistical analysis
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To ensure the accuracy of their findings, the team applied rigorous statistical adjustments for diverse confounding variables, including median household income, racial composition, educational attainment, lifestyle factors such as smoking and BMI, and access to healthcare facilities.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
However, the Real Clear Politics average of polls from January 10–31 shows a statistical tie, with both candidates at 41%.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
At this stage in the season, a loss like this cannot be read as a mere statistical blip.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Rather, the goal is to get a statistical sense of which possible futures are likely, which ones are rare, and how our fossil fuel habit disturbs that distribution.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
However, the Real Clear Politics average of polls from January 10–31 shows a statistical tie, with both candidates at 41%.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
At this stage in the season, a loss like this cannot be read as a mere statistical blip.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Rather, the goal is to get a statistical sense of which possible futures are likely, which ones are rare, and how our fossil fuel habit disturbs that distribution.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for statistical
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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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