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Statistic

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

Definition

A statistic is a number that represents a fact or piece of information.

Synonyms & similar words

data figure number result information fact datum score measure calculation average index percentage quantity rate ratio total value tally count

Synonyms by register

Formal

datum figure number data

Informal

fact info number figure

Antonyms

individual anecdote estimate guess opinion impression

Common collocations

  • statistical analysis
  • statistical data
  • statistical significance
  • statistical model
  • statistical error
  • statistical inference
  • statistical power

Word family

noun statistic
adjective statistical
adverb statistically

Usage note

A statistic refers to a single numerical value representing a characteristic of a sample. It is often contrasted with 'parameter', which represents a characteristic of a population. The plural form is 'statistics', which can also refer to the field of study.

Example sentences

  1. The statistic showed that the baseball team won 10 games in a row.
  2. The statistic revealed that most people prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla.
  3. The statistic indicated that the unemployment rate had decreased.
  4. The statistic proved that the new medicine was effective in treating the illness.
  5. The statistic suggested that the company's profits had increased.

Quotes

  • There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. - Benjamin Disraeli
  • Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable. - Mark Twain
  • Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. - Aaron Levenstein

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