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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That's not the case with Lowe, yet the Pirates showed a bit of uncharacteristic urgency by taking somewhat of a small gamble that Lowe can help elevate an offense that ranked near the bottom of the majors in nearly every significant statistical category last season.
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CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The Patriots had just three turnovers their previous six weeks, a stretch that coincided with some of their worst statistical performances of the year.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Gobert is a tap-out king, yet frequently doesn’t get the statistical credit for the extra possessions.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
The system was developed under the guidance of polymer scientist and co-founder Michael Jaffe and relies on statistical modeling rather than generative AI.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The Patriots had just three turnovers their previous six weeks, a stretch that coincided with some of their worst statistical performances of the year.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Gobert is a tap-out king, yet frequently doesn’t get the statistical credit for the extra possessions.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
The system was developed under the guidance of polymer scientist and co-founder Michael Jaffe and relies on statistical modeling rather than generative AI.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
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 31 Dec. 2025.
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