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

This year, Spotify released its statistics for its audiobook branch for the first time. —Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Even with statistics that show killings and other serious crimes trending downward, recent election results show the public remains concerned about safety — or the perception that cities are unsafe. —Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

The block was the only statistic that the rookie guard posted in the contest against the Trail Blazers. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

Next, the screen transitioned to receiving statistics. —Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024

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