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

Here, a statistical look at its impact over the last 80 years. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Artificial intelligence can help by improving the efficiency and accuracy of statistical analysis. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Based on statistical models, the agency estimates there are millions more smaller pieces of space junk circling Earth’s orbit. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

The quarterback has been pretty good this season by normal statistical standards. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 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