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
Despite being an adaptation of characters from the DC Comics universe, Joker defied all statistics and earned critical and awards accolades beyond just the technical categories — including a Best Actor victory for Phoenix.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
There's also this statistic that will be unsurprising to many women: 15 percent had previously been told their complaints were all in their head.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The European Union’s statistics agency releases March inflation figures.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
That’s the worst plus/minus in NBA history since the league began monitoring that statistic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
Generally, the statistics bear that out, as a pitcher’s performance tends to wane on a third trip through the lineup.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Adoption by the public is near complete; more than 99% of Estonians file their taxes and access medical data online according to statistics from the e-Estonia initiative.
—Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, the statistics are not in your favor.
—Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Those statistics don’t reflect any changes since the two groups submitted their proposals to the city this winter.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
There's also this statistic that will be unsurprising to many women: 15 percent had previously been told their complaints were all in their head.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The European Union’s statistics agency releases March inflation figures.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
That’s the worst plus/minus in NBA history since the league began monitoring that statistic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
Generally, the statistics bear that out, as a pitcher’s performance tends to wane on a third trip through the lineup.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Adoption by the public is near complete; more than 99% of Estonians file their taxes and access medical data online according to statistics from the e-Estonia initiative.
—Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, the statistics are not in your favor.
—Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Those statistics don’t reflect any changes since the two groups submitted their proposals to the city this winter.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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statistic
noun
sta·tis·tic
stə-ˈtis-tik
: a single item of information in a statistical collection
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