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

The Bengals ranked near the bottom of the league in several major defensive statistical categories in Golden’s first season. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

These findings jibe with the results of statistical analyses carried out by economists at the Yale Budget Lab using data on individual occupations. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

The Galaxy lost the statistical battle everywhere but the scoreboard, getting outshot 24-8. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

That exception permits disclosures for research or statistical reports only if the personal information is not published, publicly disclosed, or used to contact people. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 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