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

Both figures are lower than the national averages, according to Department of Labor statistics. —Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024

The prolific rate of stethoscope contact use in all areas of medicine may explain why, despite stringent hand hygiene efforts, HAI still plagues modern healthcare delivery, contributing to a loss of over 100,000 US patient lives, and over $40 billion annually, according to government statistics. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 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