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Pearson

Verb / ˈpɪrsʌn / Another word for pearson — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pearson is a surname meaning 'son of Piers', which is an English variant of the name Peter.

Synonyms & similar words

Pierce Peterson Pierson Peyton Parker Paterson Patton Patten Pendleton Perry Parson Preston Preston Peyser Peyser Persson Perkins Parsons Parks Patterson

Common collocations

  • pearson coefficient
  • pearson correlation
  • pearson r
  • pearson product-moment
  • pearson chi-squared
  • pearson test
  • pearson distribution

Word family

noun Pearson

Usage note

Pearson is primarily used as a proper noun, often referring to Karl Pearson, a prominent figure in statistics, or to statistical concepts named after him, such as the Pearson correlation coefficient.

Example sentences

  1. Mr. Pearson is my neighbor.
  2. I saw a Pearson textbook at the bookstore.
  3. The Pearson family went on vacation.
  4. My friend's last name is Pearson.
  5. Pearson is a common surname in England.

Quotes

  • 'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.' - Nelson Mandela
  • 'The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.' - B.B. King
  • 'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.' - Dr. Seuss

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