statistical

adjective

sta·​tis·​ti·​cal stə-ˈti-sti-kəl How to pronounce statistical (audio)
: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistical analysis
statistically adverb

Examples of statistical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And while officials say statistical metrics are improving in neighborhoods undergoing conversion, no one is tracking migrants forced to leave those areas. Lee Hockstader, Washington Post, 1 July 2024 But there’s nothing in this team’s statistical profile that screams fluke. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024 The stringent statistical criterion of the study, a lower bound on the 95% CI of >20%, continued to be met for both endpoints. Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024 Still, a 6-foot-10 forward who can play with the ball in his hands and still make a statistical impact defensively should be incredibly enticing. Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for statistical 

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Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statistical was in 1784

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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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