statistic

noun

sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈti-stik 

1

: a single term or datum in a collection of statistics

2

a

: a quantity (such as the mean of a sample) that is computed from a sample

specifically : estimate sense 1b

b

: a random variable that takes on the possible values of a statistic

Examples of statistic in a Sentence

One statistic that stuck out is that 40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.

Recent Examples on the Web

While that’s still below 1% of all luggage handled, try explaining that statistic to the family whose weekend away with the kids has been ruined by lost luggage. —Duncan Madden, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Every other slot is up for grabs, with each remaining contender possessing a statistic that cancels out another competitor's, and vice versa. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025

Between October 2021 and December 2024, nearly 17,000 Venezuelans have come into the United States as refugees, according to State Department statistics. —Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025

The biggest defensive statistic that coach Andy Reid noticed from the first meeting was that the Bills converted nine of their 15 snaps on third down. —Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

singular of statistics

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

statistic

noun

sta·​tis·​tic stə-ˈtis-tik 

: a single item of information in a statistical collection